Body length about 20mm. I was walking through grass in our orchard (mid morning) when this cryptic fellow flew from beneath my feet. I saw it land and took a few photos. So reluctant was it to fly again, that I was able to gently raise it on my finger for a few mug shots.
hi glen, thanks as ever for your suggestion. i found some good confirmation for your id: .... https://canberra.naturemapr.org/sightings/4243474 ......... https://eol.org/pages/68346/media .................... https://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_noctuidae/plusiinae.htm ..... Chrysodeixis argentifera (Tobacco Looper)