Английская Википедия:Epyaxa rosearia

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Epyaxa rosearia, the New Zealand looper or plantain moth,[1][2] is a moth of the family Geometridae.[3] It is endemic to New Zealand.

Taxonomy

E. rosearia was first described by Edward Doubleday in 1843 and named Cidaria rosearia.[4][5]

Description

The eggs of this species are pale yellow and oval with a smooth shell.[6]

Alex Purdie describes the caterpillar of this species as: Шаблон:Blockquote The caterpillars form a chrysalis that is glossy and very dark brownish black.[6] They can be found amongst the leaves of the forest floor.[7] E. rosearia adults are varied in appearance. They can have a pinkish tinge or can be brownish in hue although olive green is also common.[7]

Distribution

E. rosearia are very common throughout New Zealand.[7]

Host species

While it is endemic to New Zealand,[8] the larvae have so far only been recorded feeding on exotic plant species: Nasturtium officinale, Plantago lanceolata, Trifolium ambiguum, Trifolium repens and Tropaeolum majus.[9] The larvae also seem to feed on the leaves of Trifolium caucasicum.

Interaction with humans

A recent study suggests this moth may be assisting with the pollination of avocado trees.[10]

References

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