Epyaxa lucidata
Common NameEpyaxa lucidata
Scientific NameEpyaxa lucidata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsbrown, black, grey, white
HabitatNative forests, shrublands, and open areas in New Zealand
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host PlantsCoprosma robusta, Coprosma rhamnoides
Flight PeriodSeptember to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs hatch into cryptic larvae (caterpillars) that feed on host plants, then pupate before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive banded pattern on the forewings, particularly the broad, dark median band bordered by wavy pale lines, and its relatively small size.
Description
A small New Zealand moth with forewings patterned by alternating dark brown to black and pale grey to whitish transverse bands, featuring a prominent broad dark central band.
