List of moths of Australia (Hypertrophidae) facts for kids
This page is all about a special group of moths found in Australia, known as the Hypertrophidae family. It lists all the different kinds, or species, of these moths that live here. Think of it as a guide to help you discover more about these fascinating creatures.
About Hypertrophidae Moths
The Hypertrophidae are a family of moths that are mostly found in Australia. These moths are part of a larger group of insects. They go through a complete life cycle, just like butterflies. This includes stages like eggs, larvae (caterpillars), pupae, and finally, adult moths.
Moth Life Cycle
Moths, including the Hypertrophidae family, have an amazing life cycle. It starts when a female moth lays tiny eggs. These eggs hatch into larvae, which we often call caterpillars. Caterpillars spend their time eating and growing. They shed their skin several times as they get bigger.
After growing enough, the caterpillar changes into a pupa. This is a resting stage, often inside a cocoon. During this time, the caterpillar transforms into an adult moth. Finally, the adult moth emerges from the pupa. It then flies, mates, and lays eggs, starting the cycle all over again.
Australian Hypertrophidae Species
Here is a list of the different species of Hypertrophidae moths found in Australia. Each name links to more information about that specific moth.
- Acraephnes cryeropis (Turner, 1947)
- Acraephnes innubila (Turner, 1927)
- Acraephnes inscripta (Turner, 1947)
- Acraephnes litodes (Turner, 1947)
- Acraephnes nitida Turner, 1947
- Acraephnes nivea Turner, 1947
- Acraephnes sulfurata (Meyrick, 1907)
- Allotropha percussana (Walker, 1864)
- Callizyga dispar Turner, 1894
- Eomystis rhodopis Meyrick, 1888
- Epithetica typhoscia Turner, 1923
- Eupselia anommata Turner, 1898
- Eupselia aristonica Meyrick, 1880
- Eupselia axiepaena Turner, 1947)
- Eupselia beatella (Walker, 1864)
- Eupselia beltera Turner, 1947
- Eupselia callidyas Meyrick, 1915
- Eupselia carpocapsella (Walker, 1864)
- Eupselia holoxantha Lower, 1894
- Eupselia hypsichora Meyrick, 1906
- Eupselia iridizona Lower, 1899
- Eupselia leucaspis Meyrick, 1906
- Eupselia melanostrepta Meyrick, 1880
- Eupselia philomorpha Lower, 1901
- Eupselia satrapella Meyrick, 1880
- Eupselia syncapna Meyrick, 1920
- Eupselia theorella Meyrick, 1880
- Eupselia tristephana Meyrick, 1915
- Hypertropha chlaenota Meyrick, 1887
- Hypertropha desumptana (Walker, 1863)
- Hypertropha thesaurella Meyrick, 1882
- Hypertropha tortriciformis (Guenée, 1852)
- Oxytropha ametalla (Turner, 1898)
- Peritropha oligodrachma Diakonoff, 1954
- Progonica rhothias (Meyrick, 1906)
- Thudaca calliphrontis Meyrick, 1892
- Thudaca campylota Meyrick, 1892
- Thudaca circumdatella (Walker, 1864)
- Thudaca crypsidesma Meyrick, 1893
- Thudaca cymatistis Meyrick, 1893
- Thudaca haplonota Meyrick, 1892
- Thudaca heterastis Meyrick, 1892
- Thudaca mimodora Meyrick, 1892
- Thudaca monolechria Turner, 1947
- Thudaca obliquella Walker, 1864
- Thudaca ophiosema Meyrick, 1892
- Thudaca orthodroma Meyrick, 1892
- Thudaca stadiaula Meyrick, 1892
- Thudaca trabeata Meyrick, 1892
