First up there were 3 Helena Gum moths which you can see below photographed on my assistants hand. These are all males so I won't be getting any eggs from these.
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#1. Helena Gum Moths - Opodiphthera helena (Saturniidae)Next up is a small Pyralid. This family often sits high on it's front legs with the antennae straight back along the body. The wings often for a triangular shape.
#2 - Unknown Pyralid (Pyralidae)The migratory Bogong Moths have been appearing over the last 2 weeks. These generally spend the warmer months in the mountains, particularly around the Bogong High Plains in Victoria. However, many of them overshoot their destination and end up in Tasmania.
#3 - Bogong Moth - Agrotis infusa (Noctuidae : Noctuinae)Two other Noctuids were in the trap. Like the Bogongs, these are both known to be migratory species.
#4 - Southern Armyworm - Persectania ewingii (Noctuidae : Hadeninae)
#5 - Native Budworm - Helicoverpa sp. probably: punctigera (Noctuidae : Heliothinae).....and of course there were plenty of insects other than moths. Carious beetles, flies, wasps etc including the two shown below.
#6 - A Lacewing - (Neuroptera)
#7 - An Ichneumon Wasp - (Hymenoptera : Ichneumonidae)