The larvae feed on leaves and flowers of Clematis.
Family
Crambidae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Clematis
Larva
Feeds on Clematis leaves and flowers.
Adult/Imago
Males: purplish brown. Females: pale orange to deep golden brown. Both have white spots along forewing costa, with white legs. Found all year. Fly at night, attracted to light.
Forewing Length
12 - 17.5mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest, shrubland.
