Often misidentified as A. anguligera. The distinct, dark tooth-like marking just beyond the middle of the forewing distinguishes A. bipartita from the other brown species of the genus.
Family
Geometridae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Coprosma trees and shrubs
Larva
Has 'humps' on 2 abdominal segments. Feeds on host.
Pupa
Pupates in host leaves or detritus at plant base.
Adult/Imago
Distinct, dark, tooth-like marking close to middle of forewing. Female has whitish and deep reddish-brown wing pattern.September to April. Rests camouflaged on tree trunks by day. Flies at night, attracted to light.
Forewing Length
15 - 19mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest.