Plusiinae
I found this moth yesterday afternoon when I returned home from an Agricultural Show.
I'm pretty sure it is Chrysodeixis argentifera. The tell-tale silver "S" on the wing separates it from a similar Chrysodeixis species.
Now I might know one of the cuprits making holes in my Silver Beet!
Caterpillars of this moth also feed on canola, beens, sunflowers and tomatoes and has a bit of a reputation as being an agricultural pest.
The moth measured about 2.4cm in resting position.
It can be found all over Australia, including Tasmania.
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Duncan has a photo of this moth in his "October Moths" gallery.
4 comments:
Haven't had one yet this season.
I was over the moon to find it! :-) Mothing has been appalling here so far. Weather, mainly.
Nice photos JL, I got one in last night too, got my best picture of it with the new toy, showed up the metallic gold glints nicely.
Thanks Duncan,
Off to have a look! :-)
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