The adult has a conspicuous spot (white or reddish brown) on its forewing, bordered on each side by a smaller spot.
Family
Noctuidae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Coprosma spp. (e.g. C. propinqua, C. rotundifolia)
Larva
Feeds on host plant.
Pupa
Probably pupates in soil at base of host.
Adult/Imago
White or red-brown forewing spot, bordered by small 'satellite' spot on each side. Found all year, especially winter and early spring. Flies at night, attracted to light.
Forewing Length
14 - 18mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest, shrubland.
