Cherry Looper

Chloroclystis approximata

"Chloroclystis approximata", the plumed looper or cherry looper, is a moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Francis Walker in 1869. It is found in Australia.
Cherry Looper - Chloroclystis approximata Attracted to UV light. Australia,Chloroclystis approximata,Eamw moth,Encounter Bay SA,Fall,Geotagged,UVL

Appearance

The wingspan is about 3 cm.

Food

The larvae feed on flowers and young fruit of cherries and flowers and buds of apples and various wattles.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilyGeometridae
GenusChloroclystis
SpeciesC. approximata
Photographed in
Australia