Fauna Details

Common Name Ghost moth family
Family Hepialidae (Ghost Moths)
Date Observed 30-05-2024
Category Insects
Catalogue No. Z6115RG
Breeding/ Spawning Time Autumn
When Observed NIGHT TIME
Locations Observed
Estuary
Koppie
Nature Reserve
Small Holding
Village Few
Greater Rooiels

Gorgopis cochlias

Information

Ghost moth family

The taxonomy of Gorgopis and Eudalaca is a bit of a mess and I would be surprised if it were resolved in my lifetime. The status of Gorgopis and Eudalaca is unknown. At this time neither genus is supported by one or more apomorphies. In this particular instance we are in luck regarding the species as the wing pattern (and excellent condition of the specimen) appears to be distinctly marked to support cochlias as the species. One can view the species on the AfroMoths website.

Source: Inaturalist member