and also have been found on :

The moths of this noctuid have forewings with variable white and green stripes along their length, and satin white hindwings with brown margins. They often have two green stripes on the thorax. The moths have a wingspan of about 2 cms. The species has been considered to be a variant of Earias perhuegeli, despite the difference in forewing pattern and coloration.

(Specimen: courtesy of the Macleay Museum, University of Sydney)

mating pair
(Photo: courtesy of Trevor Jinks, North Burnett)

This species occurs over the islands in the south Pacific, including

Further reading :

Ian F.B. Common,
Moths of Australia, Melbourne University Press, 1990, fig. 48.8, pp. 59, 65, 458.

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