Xanthorhoe semifissata
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Hexapoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Genus: | Xanthorhoe |
| Species: | X. semifissata |
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Xanthorhoe semifissata Walker, 1862 |
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Xanthorhoe semifissata is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is native to New Zealand.
A small to medium-sized moth with a wing span 25–35 mm.
Is found in both the South and North Island of New Zealand.
Has been collected occasionally in Riccarton Bush, Christchurch.
The habitat/foodplant for this moth is herbaceous plants. Gaskin noted eggs are laid on watercress (Nasturtium officinale). White listed Cardamine and stream Nasturtium as known larval foods.
Eggs are pale green and hemispherical in shape.
The caterpillar is dark brown on its upper side and light brown below, When fully grown it is approximately 2.5 cm long.
The adults have been collected in March, May, August and October in Riccarton Bush, Christchurch. In montane grasslands at Cass, Arthurs Pass the moth was seen from November through to April.
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