Meterana ochthistis
Common NameMeterana ochthistis
Scientific NameMeterana ochthistis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, reddish-brown
HabitatNative forests, shrublands, and open areas
Geographic RangeNew Zealand (North and South Islands)
Host PlantsCoprosma, Hebe, Olearia, Griselinia
Flight PeriodOctober to April
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically nocturnal feeders on native shrubs and trees.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific forewing pattern, including the distinct stigmata and wavy lines, and its endemic range in New Zealand.
Description
A medium-sized, robust moth with cryptically patterned dark brown forewings, featuring prominent reniform and orbicular stigmata and a wavy subterminal line.
