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Common NameNone known
Scientific NameEctopatria aspera
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyNoctuinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, white
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with herbaceous vegetation
Geographic RangeAustralia
Host Plantsvarious herbaceous plants, grasses
Flight PeriodThroughout the year in warmer regions, spring to autumn in cooler areas
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically ground-dwelling or feed on low-growing herbaceous plants and grasses.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its intricate, mottled forewing pattern with prominent reniform and orbicular spots. Identification to species often requires examination of genitalia due to similarity with other Ectopatria species.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its cryptically patterned forewings, featuring a complex mosaic of grey, brown, and black markings that provide excellent camouflage against bark or other natural substrates.
