More moths? Yes, more moths!
The first moth is Chloroclystis inductata and it's an unusual colour morph of it. For all the variation in this one species from our garden so far, see https://inaturalist.nz/observations?place_id=150600&preferred_place_id=6803&taxon_id=407383&user_id=jon_sullivan&verifiable=any
The names of the others are in the alt-text.
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A photo of a large triangular moth with a complicated pattern of dark and pale browns.
This is the NZ Barred Pink Carpet moth, Xanthorhoe semifissata
For my full-res photo and details, see https://inaturalist.nz/observations/324845460
A photo of a triangular moth with a long snout. It's wings are an elegant pattern of swirling creams and browns.
For my full-res photo and details, see https://inaturalist.nz/observations/324845508
A photo of a pinkish brown moth with a backward curved abdomen and splayed out wings. It's an odd pose for a moth.
This is the Australian Wattle Gall Moth, Gauna aegusalis.
For my full-res photo and details, see https://inaturalist.nz/observations/324798785
A photo of a pale green moth with blotch brown markings. This species, Chloroclystis inductata, is unusually variable in its colour markings.
For my full-res photo and details, see https://inaturalist.nz/observations/324845524