Chloroclystis inductata

Chloroclystis inductata · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Geometridae

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Chloroclystis inductata
Photo: Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., CC BY

Chloroclystis inductata is a moth in the Geometridae family. It is found only in New Zealand. The caterpillars feed on the flowers of various plants and are attracted to light.

Source: Wikipedia

How to recognize it

This species belongs to the Geometridae family of moths.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it lives

It lives exclusively in New Zealand.

Source: Wikipedia

What it eats

The larvae eat the flowers of a range of plants.

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When you see it

Adults are drawn to light and are often caught using mercury-vapour light traps.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

It is endemic to New Zealand.

Source: Wikipedia

More photos

Chloroclystis inductata photo 2
Photo: Landcare Research New Zealand Ltd., CC BY
Chloroclystis inductata photo 3
Photo: Donald Hobern, CC BY

Questions people ask

Where is Chloroclystis inductata found?

It is endemic to New Zealand.

Source: Wikipedia

Are these moths attracted to light?

Yes, they are attracted to light and are often collected with mercury-vapour light traps.

Source: Wikipedia

Same family (Geometridae)

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Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chloroclystis_inductata

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