Rudisata Looper Moth
Common NameRudisata Looper Moth
Scientific NamePseudocoremia rudisata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsgrey, white, brown, black
HabitatNative forests, woodlands, and scrublands
Geographic RangeNew Zealand (endemic)
Host PlantsLeptospermum, Kunzea, Coprosma, Nothofagus, Podocarpus
Flight PeriodSeptember to May
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'loopers' or 'inchworms' that feed on various native trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its intricate, mottled grey-brown cryptic pattern on the forewings, often with indistinct wavy lines and a small discal spot, typical of the Pseudocoremia genus in New Zealand.
Description
A medium-sized moth with a highly cryptic wing pattern, featuring mottled shades of grey, white, brown, and black, allowing it to blend into bark or lichen-covered surfaces.
