Ythima arctous

(Dusky Knight, Dingy Ring)

Description

The larvae of this species feed on blady grass, Imperata cylindrica (Blady grass) and possibly several other grass species. Mature larvae 17 mm long, body pale pinkish-brown with darker brown lines and numerous hairs, anal segment with a forked projection; head pale brown. Adults dark brown with one large eyespot per wing; lower surface basically yellowish to greyish-brown with darker brown striations and eye spots.