List of moths of Australia (Roeslerstammiidae) facts for kids
Moths are amazing insects, often seen fluttering around lights at night. They are related to butterflies, but usually have different antennae and rest with their wings flat. This page is a special list of all the different types of moth species from Australia that belong to a group called the Roeslerstammiidae family. It's like a directory to help scientists and curious people find information about each specific moth. This list is also a part of a bigger collection, the full List of moths of Australia.
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Discovering Roeslerstammiidae Moths
What are Roeslerstammiidae Moths?
The Roeslerstammiidae are a small family of tiny moths. They are often found in warmer parts of the world, including Australia. These moths are usually quite small, often with shiny or metallic scales on their wings. They might not be as famous as some other moths, but they are an important part of Australia's amazing insect life. Scientists study these moths to understand more about biodiversity and how different species live.
Why are Moth Lists Important?
Creating lists of animal species, like this one for Australian moths, is super important for many reasons. These lists help scientists keep track of all the different creatures living on Earth. They can see which species are common and which might be rare or even endangered. Knowing what species exist helps us protect them and their habitats. It's like having a giant inventory of nature's treasures!
Australian Roeslerstammiidae Species
Here is a list of the Roeslerstammiidae moth species that have been found in Australia. Each name is a link to more information about that specific moth. The name after the moth's scientific name is the person who first described it, and the year they did so.
- Amphithera hemerina Turner, 1923
- Amphithera heteroleuca (Turner, 1900)
- Amphithera heteromorpha Meyrick, 1893
- Chalcoteuches phlogera Turner, 1927
- Harpedonistis gonometra Meyrick, 1893
- Hestiaula rhodacris Meyrick, 1893
- Macarangela leucochrysa (Meyrick, 1893)
- Macarangela pyracma Meyrick, 1893
- Macarangela uranarcha Meyrick, 1893
- Nematobola candescens Meyrick, 1893
- Nematobola isorista Meyrick, 1893
- Nematobola orthotricha Meyrick, 1893
- Sphenograptis celetica Meyrick, 1913
- Thereutis arcana Meyrick, 1893
- Thereutis chionozyga Meyrick, 1893
- Thereutis conscia Meyrick, 1921
- Thereutis insidiosa Meyrick, 1893
- Thereutis noxia Meyrick, 1921
- Thereutis schismatica Meyrick, 1893
- Thereutis tanyceros (Turner, 1939)
- Vanicela dentigera Meyrick, 1913
- Vanicela tricolona Meyrick, 1913
- Vanicela xenadelpha Meyrick, 1889
