Bank's Emerald Moth
Common NameBank's Emerald Moth
Scientific NameChlorochlamys banksaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgreen, white, red, yellow
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host Plantsasters, goldenrods, sunflowers, yarrow
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green or brown loopers that feed on various herbaceous plants. They pupate in a loose cocoon among leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright green coloration, white wing fringe, and the unique red and yellow markings on the dorsal thorax. The faint white postmedial and antemedial lines on the wings are also characteristic.
Description
A small, vibrant green moth with a white fringe on its wings and a distinctive reddish-orange and yellow pattern on its thorax. Its wings are marked with faint white lines.
