About Chloroclystis approximata Walker, 1869
Chloroclystis approximata, commonly known as the plumed looper or cherry looper, is a moth species belonging to the family Geometridae. This species was first described by Francis Walker in 1869. It is found in Australia, specifically across the regions of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania. Adults of this moth have a wingspan of approximately 3 centimetres, which is equal to 1.2 inches. The larvae of Chloroclystis approximata feed on the flowers and young fruit of cherries (Prunus avium), as well as the flowers and buds of apples (Malus domestica) and a variety of wattle species (Acacia spp.).
