Distribution and Habitat
Is found in both the South and North Island of New Zealand.
Has been collected occasionally in Riccarton Bush, Christchurch.
- 1920-1945 Lindsay, Heighway and Tonnoir
- 1980-1988 Muir and Dugdale
The habitat/foodplant for this moth is herbaceous plants. Gaskin noted eggs are laid on watercress (Nasturtium officinale). White listed Cardamine and stream Nasturtium as known larval foods.
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