Cream-bordered Green Pea
Common NameCream-bordered Green Pea
Scientific NameEarias clorana
FamilyNolidae
SubfamilyChloephorinae
Wingspan (mm)23
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgreen, cream
HabitatWetlands, fens, marshes, damp woodlands, riverbanks
Geographic RangeEurope, parts of Asia
Host Plantssallow, willow
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green with a pale dorsal stripe, feeding on the young shoots and leaves of sallow and willow. Pupation occurs in a boat-shaped cocoon on a leaf or stem.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright green forewings with a prominent cream-colored costal stripe. Its small size and association with sallow are also key features.
Description
A small, vibrant green moth with a distinctive cream or yellowish stripe along the leading edge (costa) of its forewings. The hindwings are white.
