Ichneutica atristriga
Common NameIchneutica atristriga
Scientific NameIchneutica atristriga
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatNative forests, shrubland, gardens, grasslands
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host PlantsPoa, Festuca novae-zelandiae, Chionochloa rubra, Luzula
Flight PeriodOctober to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are polyphagous cutworms, feeding on various grasses and herbaceous plants, often hiding in soil or leaf litter during the day. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark basal streak on the forewing and the overall mottled brown and grey coloration. Careful examination of wing patterns is needed to distinguish it from similar Ichneutica species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, typically mottled in shades of brown and grey, featuring a prominent dark streak extending from the base.
