Beautiful Emerald
Common NameBeautiful Emerald
Scientific NameSynchlora pulchrifimbria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)18
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgreen, red, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas
Host Plantsgoldenrod, aster, blackberry
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are cryptic, often camouflaged with bits of the host plant attached to their bodies, feeding on various herbaceous plants and shrubs.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright green coloration and the unique red and white checkered pattern on the wing fringes. Other Synchlora species might be similar but often lack the prominent red in the fringe or have different patterns.
Description
A small, vibrant green moth with a striking red and white checkered fringe along the outer margins of its wings. Its body is also green.
