Noctuid Moth

So many moths in the world!

Thanks Nuwan and everybody who's been trying to ID this one! Much appreciated!

thanks bayucca, i have no information on it's host plant except the wiki page !

Good job, Nuwan! I knew it was a Noctuidae. But now you have to explain us, what this guy is doing in South Africa! ;-)...
On possible explanation might be that it (or maybe eggs or caterpillars with plants/crops) was introduced from India by people who are working there. As I remember there is a large Indian community in RSA. Do you have information about the host plant in India?

im sure it's Hypocala subsatura, but no records from your area!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/77436133@N0...

Bayucca, this one reminds me of Hypena genus as well as Bomolocha. After much searching of images available on the web and in my books, I'm still stumpified. (yeah, I made that word up)

Thanks Bayucca. I'm also trying, but my moth skills are limited.

I have even checked al my European ones... In my eyes it really must be a Noctuidae and I have also checked other families, no match... I will keep an eye on this one.

I've gone through a lot of noctuid pictures today, but no luck yet!

Yes! We are desperately seeking an ID!