Cream-fringed Emerald
Common NameCream-fringed Emerald
Scientific NameNemoria mimosaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsgreen, cream, yellow
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida and west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple, willow, hazel
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on various deciduous trees and shrubs, often camouflaged as twigs. They pupate in a loose cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its bright green color, the prominent creamy-yellow fringe, and the two faint, wavy, yellowish lines on both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with vibrant green wings, featuring two faint, wavy, creamy-yellow lines across each wing and a distinctive creamy-yellow fringe.
