Blotched Emerald
Common NameBlotched Emerald
Scientific NameComibaena bajularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgreen, white
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are camouflaged, resembling oak buds or twigs, feeding on oak leaves. They overwinter as pupae, emerging as adults in early summer.
Identification TipsLook for the bright green coloration with bold white wavy lines and the characteristic white discal spot on the forewing. Males have distinctive feathery antennae.
Description
This moth features vibrant green wings adorned with prominent white wavy cross-lines and a distinct white discal spot on the forewing, with similar patterns on the hindwings.
