Leucania stenographa (Sugar Cane Armyworm)
The Sugar Cane Armyworm is a brown moth of the Noctuidae family. The forewings have a row of several small dark dots about three quarters way to the wing tip. The hind wings are pale brown with a broken dark line around the border. They are called Armyworms because they spread in lines to feed on grass.
Other Names
Mythimna loreyimima
Size
wingspan about 35mm
Breeding
The caterpillars are an agricultural pest, feeding on crops such as Sugar Cane and pasture.
Leucania stenographa is listed in the following regions:
Species information
- Leucania stenographa Scientific name
- Sugar Cane Armyworm Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Minor Weed or Pest
- Up to 631.1m Recorded at altitude
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SubscribeLocation information
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Maps
QPRC LGA -
Places
Ainslie, ACT Jerrabomberra, NSW Watson, ACT
