This plume moth is fairly common, apart from in the north of the North Island and the far south of the South Island.
Family
Pterophoridae
Biostatus
Endemic
Host Plant
Pseudopanax spp. (seven-finger) and ivy.
Larva
Green and coated with long hair-like reddish-brown setae. Sluggish movement. Feeds on seven-finger leaves and ivy.
Pupa
Attached to leaf by silk (no cocoon).
Adult/Imago
First plume of forewing is white, sometimes with brown streak. Second plume is white. November to February (sometimes up to May). May be disturbed from vegetation during daytime, attracted to light at night.
Forewing Length
9 - 12mm
Range
NZ
Habitat
Native forest, occasionally parks or gardens.