About Dasypodia selenophora Guenée, 1852
Dasypodia selenophora is a moth of the family Noctuidae, commonly known by the common names southern old lady moth, southern moon moth, and granny moth. This species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852. Its distribution includes the southern half of Australia, plus Norfolk Island, New Zealand, and Macquarie Island. Adult moths can display a range of brown shades, and have large black and blue eyespots at the center of their forewings. Their bodies are covered in hair, and their wingspan measures approximately 90 mm. Southern old lady moths are commonly seen during the daytime in dark areas inside houses and other buildings. The larvae of this species have long brown stripes running along their bodies and short, stiff hairs. Larvae feed on various Acacia species, specifically including Tan Wattle (Acacia decurrens), Cootamundra Wattle (Acacia baileyana), Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha), and Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata).
