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Oblique-Waved Fern Looper
Ischalis variabilis
Ischalis variabilis, also known as oblique-waved fern looper, is a species of moth in the family Geometridae first described by William Warren in 1895. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it is widespread in the North and South islands.
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Description
There are two to three distinct transverse lines on the forewing. Adults have been recorded year round, except June on the North Island. The main flight period is September to March. There seem to be two generations per year, but may breed continuously during mild winters. The adult moths can be collected by beating the skirt of the dead fronds of their host species. The eggs are usually deposited in January and February.
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 391045.