About Anachloris subochraria Doubleday, 1843
Anachloris subochraria, commonly called Australian yellow or willowherb yellow, is a moth species belonging to the family Geometridae. It was first described by Edward Doubleday in 1843. This species is found in New Zealand and the southern half of Australia, which includes Tasmania, and spans from Queensland across to Western Australia. Anachloris subochraria is a day-flying moth; in New Zealand, individuals are active on the wing between November and April. The wingspan of this moth is approximately 30 mm. Its larvae feed on species in the genus Hibbertia. In New Zealand, larvae have also been observed feeding on the naturalised weed ragwort (Jacobaea vulgaris).
