This diurnal moth is butterfly-like in its behaviour. The pinkish hue of the hindwings fades quickly.
Family
Geometridae
Biostatus
Adventive
Larva
Slender 'loopers' (2 pairs of prolegs at the end of the abdomen that curve and straighten to move). Feeds on herbaceous hosts.
Pupa
Pupates in a cocoon in ground detritus.
Adult/Imago
Pinkish hindwings fade to brown. Varying black speckling on forewings and hindwings. October to May. Flies in sunshine. Attracted to light at night.
Forewing Length
9 - 11.5mm
Range
North Island, South Island down to Otago.
Habitat
Pasture, roadsides, grasslands, weedy places.