Common Gum Emerald
Common NameCommon Gum Emerald
Scientific NameComostola laesaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsgreen, pink
HabitatEucalyptus forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern and southeastern Australia
Host PlantsEucalyptus, Lophostemon, Angophora
Flight PeriodSeptember to May (Australian spring to autumn)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'looper' caterpillars that feed on the leaves of Eucalyptus and related trees. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its bright emerald green wings with a prominent reddish-pink fringe and faint pale wavy lines across the wings.
Description
A small, vibrant green moth with a distinctive reddish-pink fringe along its wings and faint pale wavy markings.
