This moth has a fine black line running across the underside of its wings. The wings tend to be stubbier and more strongly scalloped than G. dejectaria.
Family
Geometridae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Wide range of trees, shrubs, climbers.
Larva
Twig-like, with a swollen 3rd pair of thoracic legs. Feeds on a wide host range.
Pupa
Pupates in a chamber just under soil surface.
Adult/Imago
Fine black line runs across underneath both wings. Wings stubbier and more scalloped than G. dejectaria. November to May. Rests camouflaged on tree trunks by day. Flies at night, attracted to light.
Forewing Length
16 - 22mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest, shrubland.