Species profile

Epicyme rubropunctaria

FamilyGeometridae GenusEpicyme

Larvae feed on cabbage trees and other Cordyline species. The finely striped wings of the adults closely resemble dead cabbage tree leaves, providing remarkably effective camouflage.

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