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

Eurypsyche lewinii (A Noctuid moth (Hadeninae) at Bolivia, NSW - 5 Apr 2007 by PJH123

Chaograptis crystallodes (A Noctuid moth (Acontiinae) at Bolivia, NSW - 5 Apr 2007 by PJH123

Latest sightings

Rhynchodontodes chalcias (An Erebid moth (Hypeninae) at Rocky Creek, NSW - 3 Nov 2009 by PJH123

Euproctis marginalis (Margined Browntail Moth) at Rocky Creek, NSW - 3 Nov 2009 by PJH123

Trigonodes hyppasia (Triangle Owlet) at Rocky Creek, NSW - 3 Nov 2009 by PJH123

Ectopatria horologa (Nodding Saltbush Moth) at Rocky Creek, NSW - 3 Nov 2009 by PJH123

Ophyx ochroptera (An Erebid moth (Catocalini) at Rocky Creek, NSW - 3 Nov 2009 by PJH123

Cosmodes elegans (Green Blotched Moth) at Rocky Creek, NSW - 3 Nov 2009 by PJH123

Thalatha melanophrica (Acronictinae) at Rocky Creek, NSW - 3 Nov 2009 by PJH123

Ochrogaster lunifer (Bag-shelter moth) at Rocky Creek, NSW - 3 Nov 2009 by PJH123

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Discussion

donhe wrote:

7 hrs ago

Big white spots on hindwings

Apina callisto

ibaird wrote:

4 Jul 2025

I wanted to suggest Dura (genus) but inexplicably the system replaces my suggestion with Aira (genus)!

Unverified Noctuoid moth (except Arctiinae)

ibaird wrote:

4 Jul 2025

Dura niveus looks very similar.
https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/a9511e6a-96b9-4fd0-a0fd-f041f9ce0dc6#gallery
The Dura (genus) is recognozed by the AFD as is also D. niveus.

Unverified Noctuoid moth (except Arctiinae)

PJH123 wrote:

1 Jul 2025

Agree Cascera bella Bethune-Baker, 1904

Cascera bella

WendyEM wrote:

1 Jul 2025

This moth has many Cascera bella markings but it is a very pale or worn specimen.

Cascera bella