Pasiphila urticae is a moth of the family Geometridae. This species was first described in 1939 by George Hudson. It is endemic to New Zealand and is found on both the North and South Islands. The larvae of this species feed on new leaves of Urtica ferox. Larvae of P. urticae are well camouflaged and behave sluggishly. They pupate underground with the adults being observed commonly in November.

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