None known
Common NameNone known
Scientific NameIchneutica lithias
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatAlpine and subalpine tussock grasslands
Geographic RangeNew Zealand (endemic)
Host Plantsgrasses, low-growing herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodDecember to March
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are likely generalist feeders on grasses and low vegetation in its alpine habitat.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its mottled forewing pattern, including distinct orbicular and reniform spots, and its endemic range in New Zealand's alpine regions.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings in shades of brown, grey, and white, and plainer, lighter brown hindwings.
