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Scientific classification
Synonyms
Generic Phrixogonus Meyrick, 1888 Specific Larentia laticostatus Walker, 1862 Scotosia canata Walker, 1862 Scotosia canatus Phrissogonus laticostatus (Walker, 1862)

Phrissogonus is a monotypic moth genus in the family Geometridae erected by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1882. Its only species, Phrissogonus laticostata, the apple looper, was first described by Francis Walker in 1862. It is found in Australia, New Caledonia and New Zealand.

The wingspan is about 15 mm.

The larvae feed on Helianthus annuus, Hypericum perforatum, Clematis aristata and Acacia species.

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