Appellaria Emerald
Common NameAppellaria Emerald
Scientific NameChlorochlamys appellaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgreen, yellow
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida and west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsaster, goldenrod, various composites
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with larvae (caterpillars) feeding on herbaceous plants and pupating before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include its bright green color, the specific pattern of wavy pale yellow lines across both forewings and hindwings, and the pale yellow fringe on the wing edges.
Description
This small moth features vibrant green wings adorned with several distinct, wavy pale yellow lines and a pale yellow fringe along the wing margins. Its body and antennae are also a matching pale green.
