Attenuated Emerald
Common NameAttenuated Emerald
Scientific NameComibaena attenuata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host Plantsvarious trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown, often camouflaged as twigs or leaves, feeding on the foliage of host plants.
Identification TipsKey features include the vibrant lime-green wings, the specific irregular dark brown marginal markings, and the brown fringe along the termen. The overall pattern is quite distinctive.
Description
A small, bright lime-green moth with distinctive irregular dark brown patches on the outer margins of both forewings and hindwings, and a brown-fringed termen. Small black discal spots are present.
