Kawakawa looper moth (1/5)

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Female kawakawa looper moth on white background. Kawakawa moths vary enormously in colour and patter. The caterpillars of this species eat the leaves of kawakawa (Piper excelsum), leaving a distinctive pattern of holes.

Scientific name
Cleora scriptaria
Common names
Kawakawa looper, kawakawa moth
Location
Pirongia, Waikato, New Zealand
Photo ID
27320