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Chloroclystis approximata

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Chloroclystis approximata

Chloroclystis approximata, the cherry looper moth, is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is found in Australia (New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania).

The wingspan is about 40 mm. Adults are variable in colour, ranging from green to brown or grey, with a scalloped banded pattern.

The larvae feed on the flowers and young fruit of Prunus avium, Malus domestica and Acacia dealbata. They are variable in colour, ranging from green to yellow or even brown.

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Chloroclystis approximata Wikipedia


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