Bilberry Emerald
Common NameBilberry Emerald
Scientific NameJodis putata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgreen, white
HabitatMoorland, heathland, woodland edges
Geographic RangeWestern and Central Europe, including the British Isles
Host PlantsVaccinium myrtillus, Myrica gale
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with white lines, camouflaged on bilberry and bog-myrtle. They overwinter as pupae, emerging as adults in late spring.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its consistent pale green coloration, the two subtle wavy white cross-lines on each wing, and its white body and wing fringes. It is often found in habitats rich in bilberry.
Description
A small, delicate moth with uniform pale emerald green wings, featuring two faint, wavy white cross-lines and white fringes. Its body is slender and white.
