Angle-winged Emerald
Common NameAngle-winged Emerald
Scientific NameSynchlora aerata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsgreen, white, brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, and disturbed areas.
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas.
Host Plantsaster, goldenrod, ragweed, strawberry, apple, blueberry
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are known for camouflaging themselves by attaching bits of their host plant to their bodies. They pupate in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its vibrant green coloration, the characteristic wavy white lines on the wings, and the reddish-brown fringe. The slightly angled wing shape is also a key feature.
Description
This small, bright green moth features delicate wavy white lines across its wings and a distinctive reddish-brown fringe along the wing margins. Its body is also fuzzy and green, with pale antennae.
