Tiracola plagiata
Tiracola plagiata NOCTUINAE NOCTUIDAE
A very common pest internationally on a large variety of plants.Here are the ones most likely on our place.
Red Cedar ( Toona australis, MELIACEAE ),
Banana ( Musa acuminata, MUSACEAE ),
Gum Tree young growth ( Eucalyptus, MYRTACEAE ),
Wing span about 50mm.
Family:- NOCTUIDAE
Sub Family:- NOCTUINAE
Genus:- Tiracola
Species:- plagiata
The colour of the adult moth can vary from light to dark.
***********************************************************************************
Zalissa catocalina AGARISTINAE NOCTUIDAE
One site quotes a very similar species, Zalissa pratti, as a synonym while another includes it as a sub species, Zalissa catocalina pratti.The larvae are said to feed on grape vines but when I chased down the source quoted I could find no reference to them feeding on grape vines.
They are another moth that often lands with its wings upright.
Family:- NOCTUIDAE
Sub Family:- AGARISTINAE
Genus:- Zalissa
Species:- catocalina
***********************************************************************************
