Meterana vitiosa Butler, 1877 is a animal in the Noctuidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Meterana vitiosa Butler, 1877
Meterana vitiosa is a Noctuidae moth endemic to New Zealand, found in forests and shrublands year-round.
Meterana vitiosa is a moth species that belongs to the family Noctuidae. It was first described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1877, based on specimens collected by Dr Hector and Mr J. D. Enys in the South Island of New Zealand. This species is endemic to New Zealand. It prefers to live in forest and shrubland habitats. Adult moths of this species can be found in flight throughout the entire year.
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