Assimilated Emerald Moth
Common NameAssimilated Emerald Moth
Scientific NameChlorocoma assimilis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgreen, yellow
HabitatWoodlands, forests, suburban gardens
Geographic RangeEastern and Southern Australia
Host PlantsEucalyptus, Leptospermum
Flight PeriodSpring to Autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'looper' caterpillars, often camouflaged as twigs, feeding on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the uniform pale green wings and the prominent, unbroken yellow border around all four wings, with a general lack of other markings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with uniformly pale green wings, distinctly outlined by a narrow yellow border on all margins.
