Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Caterpillar of North Island Lichen Moth

Declana atronivea Walker


Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae

Size range

  • 20–30 mm

Distribution

  • Native, found in North Island

Life History

  • Caterpillars feed on Pseudopanax
  • Adult seen resting on tree trunks, well disguised amongst lichen

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