Indistinct Pseudocoremia Moth
Common NameIndistinct Pseudocoremia Moth
Scientific NamePseudocoremia indistincta
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, white, black
HabitatNative forests, woodlands, and shrublands
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host PlantsNothofagus, Podocarpus, Leptospermum, Kunzea, Coprosma
Flight PeriodSeptember to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'looper' caterpillars, often camouflaged as twigs, feeding on various native plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include its distinctive mottled grey and white cryptic pattern with wavy transverse lines on the forewings, and its typical resting posture with wings held flat, blending with bark.
Description
A medium-sized moth characterized by its highly cryptic mottled grey, white, and dark grey wing patterns, providing excellent camouflage against lichen-covered bark.
