Butterflies & Moths

The butterfly and moth species that can be found in our area

All Ants 7 Bees & Wasps 8 Beetles 23 Bugs 16 Butterflies & Moths 27 Caddisflies 1 Dragonflies & Damselflies 5 Flies 15 Grasshoppers 10 Scorpians 1 Snails 3 Spiders 11

Butterflies & Moths species records

Showing 21–27 of 27 species

Scopula rubraria Plantain moth

Plantain moth

Native Heteronympha penelope Shouldered Brown

Shouldered Brown

Native Dichromodes consignata Signed Heath Moth

Signed Heath Moth

Endemic Asura cervicalis Spotted Lichen Moth

Spotted Lichen Moth

Native Tipanaea patulella White Rush Moth

White Rush Moth

Endemic Vanessa itea Yellow Admiral

Yellow Admiral

Native Antasia flavicapitata Yellow-headed Heath Moth

Yellow-headed Heath Moth

Endemic

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Disclaimer: A lot of work goes into making sure identifications, descriptions, sizes, habitats and distribution details are as accurate as possible — but this information is ever-changing, so no guarantee is offered that it is correct or currently valid. Treat it as a guide and do a little of your own research for the latest word. Feedback and corrections are always welcome.