Comibaena procumbaria
Common NameComibaena procumbaria
Scientific NameComibaena procumbaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan)
Host PlantsQuercus, Rhus
Flight PeriodMay to June, August to September (bivoltine)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar, typically a 'looper' feeding on leaves), pupa, and adult. Larvae are camouflaged to resemble twigs or leaves.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the bright green base color, the broad reddish-brown fuzzy wing margins, and the specific white, reddish-brown-outlined spots on the hindwings and forewing tornus.
Description
A small to medium-sized emerald moth characterized by its vibrant green wings, broad fuzzy reddish-brown margins, and distinctive white patches outlined in reddish-brown on the hindwings and near the tornus of the forewings.
