None widely established
Common NameNone widely established
Scientific NameIchneutica lignana
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyHadeninae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatNative forests, shrublands, grasslands, and open areas
Geographic RangeNew Zealand (endemic)
Host Plantsvarious native grasses, herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (September to May in Southern Hemisphere)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are polyphagous, feeding on various grasses and herbaceous plants before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall mottled brown and grey cryptic coloration and the specific, often indistinct, markings on its forewings, which help differentiate it from other similar Ichneutica species.
Description
A medium-sized moth with cryptically patterned forewings, featuring mottled shades of brown, grey, and black, allowing it to blend seamlessly with bark or wood.
