Chloroclystis inductata
Common NameChloroclystis inductata
Scientific NameChloroclystis inductata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host PlantsCoprosma species
Flight PeriodThroughout warmer months
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other Geometridae, the larvae are 'looper' or 'inchworm' caterpillars, which feed on host plant foliage before pupating into an adult moth.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its small size, the distinctive intricate green and brown cryptic patterning on the forewings, and its endemic distribution to New Zealand.
Description
A small moth characterized by its cryptically patterned forewings, which display a mottled mix of greens, browns, and greys, resembling lichen or bark. The hindwings are paler, typically a light grey-brown with faint markings.
