Epiphryne
''Epiphryne'' is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae erected by Edward Meyrick in 1883. Species include: * '' Epiphryne charidema'' * ''Epiphryne undosata ''Epiphryne undosata'' is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand. Taxonomy This species was first described by Baron Cajetan von Felder, Rudolf Felder and Alois Friedrich Rogenhofer in 1875 as ''Cidaria undosata ...'' * '' Epiphryne verriculata'' * '' Epiphryne xanthaspis'' References * External links * Larentiinae Geometridae genera {{Cidariini-stub ...
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Epiphryne Verriculata
''Epiphryne verriculata'', the cabbage tree moth, is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found only in New Zealand, and only feeds on the native cabbage tree (Cordyline australis, ''Cordyline'' ''australis''); its wings are patterned to camouflage it against dead cabbage tree leaves. Taxonomy ''E. verriculata'' was first described by Baron Cajetan von Felder, Rudolf Felder & Alois Friedrich Rogenhofer in 1875 under the name ''Cidaria verriculata''. Distribution and habitat This moth is Endemism, endemic to New Zealand and is very common, being widely distributed throughout the country. Its favoured habitats are wetland and native forest, but it can be found in urban parks and gardens, as cabbage trees are commonly grown in cultivation. Life cycle Eggs The eggs of ''E. verriculata'' are bright green and are laid on the underside of leaves in neat parallel rows in autumn and spring. As they mature the eggs change colour from bright green to brown and then finally to r ...
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