Beautiful Emerald
Common NameBeautiful Emerald
Scientific NameNemoria pulcherrima
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsgreen, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, areas with sumac
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host PlantsSumac (Rhus spp.)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are highly camouflaged, resembling twigs or parts of their host plants, and feed on sumac leaves. They undergo complete metamorphosis.
Identification TipsKey features include its bright emerald green coloration, the distinctive white grid-like pattern on the wings, and the reddish-brown fringe along the wing margins. Other green geometrids may lack this specific grid pattern.
Description
A vibrant emerald green moth with finely textured wings, featuring faint white crosslines that form a grid-like pattern and a small black discal spot on each forewing. The wing margins are edged with reddish-brown.
