Confined to the North Island, a striking lichen or bark mimic, resembling twigs of the host plant covered with lichen or scale insects.
Family
Geometridae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Pseudopanax spp.
Larva
Well-camouflaged, resembling a small bird dropping when young and a Pseudopanax fruit when older. 30mm long.
Pupa
On the forest floor in a loosely spun cocoon encrusted with dirt.
Adult/Imago
Dark brown patches on a silver background. Adults can be seen resting on tree trunks, well disguised amongst lichen.
Forewing Length
30mm
Overwinters
As a cocoon.
Range
Wherever Pseudopanax is common, North Island only.
