Bityla defigurata
Common NameBityla defigurata
Scientific NameBityla defigurata
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania)
Host PlantsAcacia, Eucalyptus, Daviesia
Flight PeriodAutumn to spring (April to October in Australia)
Flight Styledarting
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae (caterpillars) feeding on the foliage of various native Australian plants, particularly Acacia and Eucalyptus species. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its cryptic brown and grey forewing patterns, robust body, and its endemic range within Australia. The indistinct markings help differentiate it from other Noctuidae species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a robust, dark brown to black body and mottled brown and grey forewings, providing excellent cryptic camouflage. The hindwings are typically paler and often covered at rest.
