Woodlands Historic Park Moths

moth at Woodlands Historic Park
Apina callisto - Pasture Day Moth (photographer Jeff Triplett)

This moth is active during the day. The larva feed on a wide range of broad-leafed herbaceous plants, including weeds. Normally the hind-wings are hidden when the moth is at rest, unlike in the photo above.

Super-family Other - other moths

Family Noctuidae

Maximum wingspan about 40mm