Tmetolophota propria

Tmetolophota propria
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae
Genus: Tmetolophota
Species: T. propria
Binomial name
Tmetolophota propria
(Walker, 1856)
Synonyms
  • Leucania propria Walker, 1856

Tmetolophota propria is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It was described by Walker in 1856. It is found in New Zealand, where it is very common and widespread in montane to alpine grassland areas.[1]

The larvae feed on grasses.

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