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Asaphodes chlamydota (Meyrick, 1883)

Asaphodes chlamydota (Meyrick, 1883)

Asaphodes chlamydota (Meyrick, 1883)

Asaphodes chlamydota is an endemic New Zealand moth whose larvae feed on Clematis species.

Austrocidaria gobiata (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875)

Austrocidaria gobiata (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875)

Austrocidaria gobiata (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875)

Austrocidaria gobiata is an endemic New Zealand moth whose larvae feed on Coprosma areolata.

Austrocidaria callichlora (Butler, 1879)

Austrocidaria callichlora (Butler, 1879)

Austrocidaria callichlora (Butler, 1879)

Austrocidaria callichlora is an endemic New Zealand moth whose larvae feed on Coprosma plant species.

Austrocidaria similata (Walker, 1862)

Austrocidaria similata (Walker, 1862)

Austrocidaria similata (Walker, 1862)

Austrocidaria similata is an endemic New Zealand moth species with larvae feeding on Coprosma plants, described in detail by Hudson.

Austrocidaria bipartita Dugdale, 1988

Austrocidaria bipartita Dugdale, 1988

Austrocidaria bipartita Dugdale, 1988

Austrocidaria bipartita is an endemic New Zealand moth whose larvae feed on Coprosma plant species.

Elvia glaucata Walker, 1862

Elvia glaucata Walker, 1862

Elvia glaucata Walker, 1862

Elvia glaucata, the lawyer pug moth, is the only species of the monotypic geometrid moth genus Elvia, found in New Zealand.

Helastia cinerearia Doubleday, 1843

Helastia cinerearia Doubleday, 1843

Helastia cinerearia Doubleday, 1843

Helastia cinerearia is an endemic New Zealand moth whose larvae feed on rock lichen, and is often confused with related species.

Helastia semisignata (Walker, 1862)

Helastia semisignata (Walker, 1862)

Helastia semisignata (Walker, 1862)

Helastia semisignata is a moth endemic to New Zealand’s North Island that lives in many habitats including developed areas.

Helastia corcularia (Guenée, 1868)

Helastia corcularia (Guenée, 1868)

Helastia corcularia (Guenée, 1868)

Helastia corcularia is an endemic New Zealand moth found in the South Island and Chatham Islands, whose larvae feed on lichens, herbs, and moss.

Homodotis falcata Butler, 1879

Homodotis falcata Butler, 1879

Homodotis falcata Butler, 1879

Homodotis falcata is an endemic New Zealand moth slightly larger than its sister species H. megaspilata.

Homodotis megaspilata (Walker, 1862)

Homodotis megaspilata (Walker, 1862)

Homodotis megaspilata (Walker, 1862)

Homodotis megaspilata is a variable moth species endemic to New Zealand with distinct hooked forewing tips.

Orthoclydon praefectata (Walker, 1861)

Orthoclydon praefectata (Walker, 1861)

Orthoclydon praefectata (Walker, 1861)

Orthoclydon praefectata is an endemic New Zealand moth that feeds on native New Zealand flax.

Paranotoreas brephosata Walker, 1862

Paranotoreas brephosata Walker, 1862

Paranotoreas brephosata Walker, 1862

Paranotoreas brephosata is a moth species described by Hudson with characteristic patterned forewings and orange, black-marked hindwings.

Euphyia implicata (Guenée)

Euphyia implicata (Guenée)

Euphyia implicata (Guenée)

Euphyia implicata is a geometrid moth species found in North America, with the MONA/Hodges number 7400.

Lithostege griseata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Lithostege griseata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Lithostege griseata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

The grey carpet, Lithostege griseata, is a Geometridae moth found across Europe and parts of Asia.

Lithostege farinata (Hufnagel, 1767)

Lithostege farinata (Hufnagel, 1767)

Lithostege farinata (Hufnagel, 1767)

Lithostege farinata is a Geometridae moth found across much of Eurasia, northwestern Africa, and parts of the Middle East.

Phibalapteryx virgata (Hufnagel, 1767)

Phibalapteryx virgata (Hufnagel, 1767)

Phibalapteryx virgata (Hufnagel, 1767)

Phibalapteryx virgata is a Geometridae moth found across Europe, with larvae that mainly feed on lady's bedstraw.

Nebula salicata (Hübner)

Nebula salicata (Hübner)

Nebula salicata (Hübner)

Coenotephria salicata, the striped twin-spot carpet, is a Geometridae moth found across most of Europe.

Nebula salicata ablutaria (Boisduval, 1840)

Nebula salicata ablutaria (Boisduval, 1840)

Nebula salicata ablutaria (Boisduval, 1840)

Coenotephria salicata (striped twin-spot carpet) is a Geometridae moth found across most of Europe.

Nebula tophaceata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Nebula tophaceata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Nebula tophaceata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Nebula tophaceata is a Geometridae moth found in European mountains, with larvae feeding on Galium and Asperula species.

Philereme vetulata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Philereme vetulata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Philereme vetulata (Denis & Schiffermüller), 1775

Philereme vetulata, the brown scallop, is a little-varying Geometridae moth found across most of the Palearctic realm.

Philereme transversata (Hufnagel, 1767)

Philereme transversata (Hufnagel, 1767)

Philereme transversata (Hufnagel, 1767)

Philereme transversata (the dark umber) is a Geometridae moth found across most of the Palearctic realm, whose larvae feed on buckthorn.

Cataclysme riguata (Hübner, 1813)

Cataclysme riguata (Hübner, 1813)

Cataclysme riguata (Hübner, 1813)

Cataclysme riguata is a two-generation Geometridae moth distributed across Eurasia, with larvae feeding on specific low-growing plants.

Nothocasis sertata (Hübner, 1817)

Nothocasis sertata (Hübner, 1817)

Nothocasis sertata (Hübner, 1817)

Nothocasis sertata is a Central Europe-predominant Geometridae moth with a 26–30 mm wingspan that overwinters as an egg.

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