You may find the bright green, looper-like larvae on garden plants such as mint and geranium.
Family
Noctuidae
Biostatus
Native / adventive
Host Plant
Wide range of garden plants (e.g. mint, Geranium), whau, poroporo.
Larva
Bright green, looper-like. Wide host range.
Pupa
Pupates in strong silk cocoon in foliage or detritus.
Adult/Imago
Silvery forewing markings may be absent. Male has silky orange scent scales on sides, black scales on abdomen tip. Found all year (most common late summer and autumn). Flies from dusk, attracted to light and flowers.
Forewing Length
16 - 19.5mm
Range
North Island, northern South Island.
Habitat
Parks, gardens, forest edges, weedy areas, coastal dunes.