Amblyptilia falcatalis

Species profile
Amblyptilia falcatalis
FamilyPterophoridae GenusAmblyptilia NZ statusEndemic
Amblyptilia falcatalis is an endemic New Zealand plume moth found in native forest margins, shrublands and gardens. Its caterpillars feed on native Veronica species, traditionally known as hebes or koromiko. Like other plume moths, the adults have deeply divided wings and typically rest with their narrow wings held out from the body in a distinctive T-shaped posture.
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