Species profile

Chalastra aristarcha

FamilyGeometridae GenusChalastra NZ statusEndemic

Larvae feed on silver fern and the species is associated with native forest in the North Island. Adults are mottled brown and grey, providing effective camouflage among fern fronds, and are mainly seen from October to April.

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