Unlike many looper moths, most members of this genus do not have feathery antennae in the male.
Family
Geometridae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Coprosma, including C. robusta, C. rotundifolia
Larva
Feeds on Coprosma foliage.
Pupa
Pupates in silk cocoon in ground detritus.
Adult/Imago
Purplish-grey patch where forewings meet. Males do not have feathery antennae. October to March. Camouflaged on mossy tree trunks by day. Fly at night, attracted to light.
Forewing Length
13 - 17mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest, shrubland.