Asaphodes cataphracta, also known as the western brown carpet moth, is a moth in the family Geometridae. It is endemic to New Zealand and is found in the North and South Island. This species prefers grassy or tussock covered mountain side slopes as habitat. The adults of this species are on the wing from December until March. The larvae of A. cataphracta is known to consume native mountain buttercups (Ranunculaceae).

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