Dahlia capnobela
Scientific NameDahlia capnobela
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, tan
HabitatWoodlands, grasslands, gardens
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria)
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions, otherwise seasonal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically ground-dwelling or feed on foliage.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall mottled brown appearance, the subtle wing markings including small white spots, and its specific Australian range. Definitive identification often requires examination of genitalic features.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with cryptically mottled brown forewings, featuring indistinct darker bands and a few small white discal spots. The hindwings are typically paler and less patterned.
