Apple Looper Moth (species: Phrissogonus laticostata) in Sydney Invertebrates (Gaia Guide)
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Phrissogonus laticostata
Apple Looper Moth


©Donald Hobern: Male

©Donald Hobern: Male

©Donald Hobern: Female

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Insecta
Order Lepidoptera
Family Geometridae
Genus Phrissogonus
Species Phrissogonus laticostata

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 1.7 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Averaging 1.5 cm

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is found in Australia, New Caledonia and New Zealand. (Wikipedia)

Diet

The larvae feed on Helianthus annuus, Hypericum perforatum, Clematis aristata and various Acacia species. (Wikipedia)

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