Larvae feed on manuka or kanuka.
Family
Geometridae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Manuka, kanuka
Larva
Green. Feeds on host flowers and leaves.
Pupa
Pupates in cocoon on or under soil at host plant base.
Adult/Imago
Pairs of black dashes along wing margins. Found all year (mainly October to May). Flies at night, attracted to light.
Forewing Length
11 - 13mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest, forest edges, shrubland.