An Australian species present in NZ since around 1960. Possibly it arrived as a natural immigrant.
Family
Geometridae
Biostatus
Adventive
Host Plant
Wide range, including Senecio species and gorse.
Larva
Feeds on flowers.
Pupa
Likely pupates in ground detritus.
Adult/Imago
Notched margin on hindwing. Some have a large white patch on the forewing. Flies at night, attracted to light.
Forewing Length
9 - 13mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Shrublands, parks, gardens, waste places, coastal areas.
