Epiphryne verriculata
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| Epiphryne verriculata Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875
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Epiphryne verriculata, the cabbage tree moth, is a moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in New Zealand.
The wingspan is about 40 mm.
At night caterpillars feed on the new and unopened leaves of Cordyline australis.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The moth is widely distributed throughout New Zealand.[2] Has been collected occasionally in Riccarton Bush, Christchurch.[3]
- 1859-1885 Fereday, Meyrick
- 1920-1945 Lindsay, Heighway and Tonnoir
- 1980-1988 Muir and Dugdale
The habitat/foodplant for this moth is the cabbage tree ( Cordyline spp).[3]
Life cycle
Eggs
Eggs are bright green and are laid on the leaves in parallel rows in autumn and spring.[2]
Larva
The caterpillar is green with red and dark brown lines. When fully grown it is approximately 2.5 cm long.[2]
Adult
Adults are seen April through to October.
See also
References
- ^ "Cabbage tree moth". Landcare Research. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- ^ a b c Gaskin, D E (1966). The Butterflies and Common Moths of New Zealand. Christchurch: Whitcombe and Tombs Limited. p. 134.
- ^ a b Molloy, Brian (1995). Riccarton Bush: Putaringamotu. Christchurch: The Riccarton Bush Trust. p. 227.
External links
- Images from Landcare Larger Moths of New Zealand
- http://nzacfactsheets.landcareresearch.co.nz/factsheet/OrganismProfile/cabbage_tree_moth_-_Epiphryne_verriculata.html
- http://www.terrain.net.nz/friends-of-te-henui-group/local-butterflies-moths/cabbage-tree-moth.html
- http://www.ento.org.nz/nzentomologist/free_issues/NZEnto31_1_2008/Volume_31_77-88.pdf
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