Chrysodeixis argentifera, the tobacco looper, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Australia and New Zealand.
Taxonomy This species was first described by Achille Guenée in 1852 and originally named Plusia argentifera.
Description The wingspan is 30 mm.
Distribution This species can be found in Australia and is regarded as a regular visitor that periodically establishes itself in New Zealand.
Hosts and habitat The larvae feed on various plants, including sunflower, canola, tomato, various beans and silver beet.
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