Pasiphila dryas is a moth of the family Geometridae. It was first described by Edward Meyrick in 1891. This species is endemic to New Zealand and has been observed in the southern half of the North Island and throughout the South Island. The larval host plant for this species is Veronica salicifolia. Adults are most commonly on the wing from November until May and may occasionally be observed during New Zealand's winter months. The adult moth is attracted to light.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Pasiphila dryas being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Geometridae
- Genus
- Pasiphila
- Species
- Pasiphila dryas
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