This striking moth has scent-scales reaching to the ends of its hindlegs and would appear to have no tarsi or 'feet'.
Family
Erebidae
Biostatus
Adventive
Host Plant
Acacias
Larva
Feeds on host foliage.
Pupa
Bluish dusty bloom. Pupates in silk cocoon under loose bark of host.
Adult/Imago
Male has scent scales reaching ends of hindlegs, no tarsi (feet) apparent. Found all year (mainly February to April). Flies at night, attracted to light. More common than D. selenophora.
Forewing Length
29 - 38mm
Overwinters
Enters houses in autumn seeking overwintering sites. Overwinters as adult.
Range
North Island (mainly northern and eastern), northern South Island.
Habitat
Parks, gardens, roadsides, weedy areas.