Epiphryne undosata

Epiphryne undosata
Female
Male
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Epiphryne
Species:
E. undosata
Binomial name
Epiphryne undosata
(Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875)
Synonyms
  • Cidaria undosata Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875
  • Epiphryne citrinata Warren, 1903
  • Venusia undosata (Felder & Rogenhofer, 1875)

Epiphryne undosata, also known as the lacebark looper, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and is found on both the North and South Islands. It inhabits native forest. The larvae feed on plant species in the genera Hoheria and Plagianthus. They pupate amongst dead leaves in a silk cocoon. The adult moths have been observed on the wing all year round but are most commonly seen from November until February. The adult moths are extremely variable in both their colour intensity and wing pattern.