Cyclidia Substigmaria

Cyclidia substigmaria (洋麻圆钩蛾).

A species of hook-tip moth, resting on a fern in Taohualing Park on Sunday. One of a great many butterflies and moths occupying the the overgrown grasses, weeds and forests.

Bradina Admixtalis

Bradina admixtalis (稻暗水螟).

A pallid brown grass moth. I noticed it by a construction site when I was walking to the park: they are long accustomed to dwelling alongside humans, and range from South Africa, across Asia down to Australia. Its long and slender abdomen is a noticeable feature.

Trypanophora Semihyalina

Trypanophora semihyalina (网锦斑蛾).

This moth was active in the afternoon, carefully exploring several tree trucks in Wangling Park, either looking for food or a place to avoid being disturbed. This is the first time I have noticed one in Changsha though I don't believe they are in fact uncommon here.

Magpie Moth

Magpie Moth (Complex Abraxas Amicula-illuminata, 金星尺蛾属).

Different species in this complex cannot be identified by their external visible features, though they might be recognized on the individual level by grey markings which differ from one moth to another. However, when dealing with larva, it is far easier to identify the species.