Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

North Island Lichen Moth

Photo by Shane & Mandy Crowe

Photo by Shane & Mandy Crowe

Declana atronivea Walker


Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae

Size range

  • Wingspan 40–45 mm

Distribution

  • Native, found in North Island

Life History

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

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