Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)

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This moth sub-category for the superfamily Noctuoidea contains the large families Noctuidae and Erebidae as well the smaller Euteliidae, Nolidae, Notodontidae and Oenosandridae. The Arctiinae also belong to this superfamily, but are distinctive and well known so are given their own moth sub-category

Noctuoid moths (except Arctiinae)

Featured sightings

Progonia umbrifera (A Litter moth (Herminiinae) at Arakoon, NSW - 7 May 2025 by Pirom

Speiredonia spectans (Granny's Cloak Moth) by MVM

Egone bipunctalis (Eastern Two-spot) at Arakoon, NSW - 25 Aug 2024 by Pirom

Latest sightings

Athetis tenuis (Plain Tenuis Moth) at Arakoon, NSW - 25 Aug 2024 by Pirom

Leucania (genus) at Arakoon, NSW - 10 May 2025 by Pirom

Garella vallata (A Noctuoid moth (Nolida)) at Arakoon, NSW - 7 May 2025 by Pirom

Dysgonia solomonensis (Erebinae) at Arakoon, NSW - 6 May 2025 by Pirom

Tolpiodes oligolasia (An Erebid moth (Catacalini)) at Arakoon, NSW - 10 May 2025 by Pirom

Mocis frugalis (Sugarcane Looper (Erebinae)) at Arakoon, NSW - 5 May 2025 by Pirom

Nola argentea (Silver Tuft-moth) at Arakoon, NSW - 7 May 2025 by Pirom

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Discussion

ibaird wrote:

Yesterday

Thes moths also identified as N. desmotes also have a 'hunched posture'.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/95139000
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/25937236

Nola desmotes

WendyEM wrote:

Yesterday

I think it is Praxis edwardsii as it has the more speckled forewings like the above moth. Some specimens have the spots near the base of the wing e.g.
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimen.php?processid=ANIAF1202-11
P. aterrima has smoother, less speckled forewings.

Praxis edwardsii

WendyEM wrote:

Yesterday

New profile shot !?

Bocana manifestalis

WendyEM wrote:

Yesterday

Bocana manifestalis
https://bold-au.hobern.net/specimens.php?taxid=283459
https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations?place_id=6744&quality_grade=research&taxon_id=364088

Bocana manifestalis

WendyEM wrote:

Yesterday

Nola desmotes ?? - the very hunched posture of this moth has bothered me and it has an eye issue?? BUT It is holding its antennae 'amphora like' (nolid ID), the forewing pattern, although very worn, does match and the hint of the tufts adjacent to costa are very persuasive. Well spotted.

Nola desmotes