Apoctena flavescens
Scientific NameApoctena flavescens
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyLarentiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, dark brown
HabitatNative forests, shrubland, subalpine areas
Geographic RangeNew Zealand
Host PlantsNothofagus, Coprosma, Podocarpus
Flight PeriodOctober to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' known for their characteristic movement.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its yellowish-brown coloration, the specific pattern of dark markings on the forewings (discal spot, median fascia, subterminal line), and its endemic range in New Zealand.
Description
A medium-sized moth with yellowish-brown forewings mottled with darker brown markings, including a prominent dark discal spot and a wavy subterminal line. The hindwings are paler.
