About Neogalea sunia Guenée, 1852
Neogalea sunia, commonly known as the catabena moth or lantana stick moth, is a moth species belonging to the family Noctuidae. It is the only species that falls within the genus Neogalea. This moth occurs naturally from the southern United States, through the Caribbean (including Guadeloupe and Martinique), all the way to Argentina. It has also been introduced to multiple regions outside its natural range. It was first introduced to Australia's Norfolk Island in 1962; since this introduction, it has expanded its range and is now commonly found in Queensland and northern New South Wales. It has also been introduced to Hawaii. The wingspan of Neogalea sunia measures approximately 33 mm. The larvae of this moth feed on Lantana species.
