Barred Coprosma Carpet
Common NameBarred Coprosma Carpet
Scientific NamePasiphila plinthina
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)22.5
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, tan
HabitatNative forests, shrublands, gardens
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host PlantsCoprosma robusta, Coprosma lucida
Flight PeriodYear-round, more common September to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are loopers that feed on the leaves of *Coprosma* shrubs. Pupation likely occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the intricate and wavy transverse barring on the forewings, and its association with *Coprosma* host plants.
Description
A small, cryptically patterned moth with forewings displaying a complex series of wavy, dark brown to blackish transverse lines and bands on a lighter greyish-brown or tan background.
