Australian Moths Online is now available on the Atlas of Living Australia, providing reliably identified images of selected Australian moths.

May 6, 2021 · Found in the northern regions of Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland, and all across South-East Asia, this moth has evolved an ingenious way to find mates – …

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This is a list of moth species which have been recorded in Australia. The list covers the continent of Australia and Tasmania and includes islands close to the mainland.

Jun 18, 2025 · Billions of nocturnal Bogong moths migrate up to 1,000 km to cool caves in the Australian Alps that they have never previously visited. New research shows how they may find their way there …

Nov 2, 2025 · Australian Moths Online offers a searchable database of images, organized into family and subfamily albums in alphabetical order. This resource provides a detailed identification guide for …

Jun 23, 2025 · Bogong moths use the starry night sky like a compass while making their twice-yearly migrations, according to a new paper published last week in the journal Nature. The moths are …

Very few Australian moths have English common names, as there have been only 200 years or so of English settlement in Australia. Even the moth families are usually referred to in Australia by …

Jun 18, 2025 · An Australian moth that migrates over 1000 kilometres to seek respite from summer heat is the first known invertebrate to use the stars as a compass on long journeys.

This article delves into the fascinating world of Australian moths, providing a comprehensive identification guide to some of the most notable species. Understanding Moths: Basics and Differences