Very variable in colouration, with wings often a pinkish hue.
Family
Geometridae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Range of herbaceous plants, including watercress, garden nasturtium, Gunnera
Larva
Feeds on range of herbaceous plants.
Pupa
Pupates in cocoon in ground detritus.
Adult/Imago
Variable wing colour (pinkish to brown or olive-green). No black bar across forewing. Found all year. Flies from dusk, attracted to light..
Forewing Length
10 - 15mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest, forest margins, parks, gardens, grasslands, waste places.