Larvae feed on grasses, including silver and hard tussock.
Family
Noctuidae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Grasses, including silver tussock, hard tussock.
Larva
Feeds on grasses.
Pupa
Pupates in detritus or a chamber within soil.
Adult/Imago
September to May. Flies at night, attracted to light.
Forewing Length
15.5 - 18.5mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest, shrubland, parks, gardens, orchards, pasture, coastal areas.
