Distribution and Habitat
The moth is widely distributed throughout New Zealand. Has been collected occasionally in Riccarton Bush, Christchurch.
- 1859-1885 Fereday, Meyrick
- 1920-1945 Lindsay, Heighway and Tonnoir
- 1980-1988 Muir and Dugdale
The habitat/foodplant for this moth is the cabbage tree ( Cordyline spp).
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