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Pasiphila melochlora

Pug moth
Pm L
Photo by Olivier Ball

Larvae feed on NZ brooms and occasionally kakabeak.

Family
Geometridae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
NZ brooms, kakabeak.
Larva
Feeds on NZ brooms, sometimes kakabeak.
Pupa
Pupates in cocoon on ground detritus.
Adult/Imago
Distinctive yellow black-spotted forewing veins. Found all year. Flies at night, attracted to light.
Forewing Length
10 - 13mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest, shrubland.

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