Cypress Emerald
Common NameCypress Emerald
Scientific NameSynchlora frondaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsgreen, white, pale brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America (from southeastern Canada to Florida and west to Texas)
Host Plantsragweed, goldenrod, aster, sumac, sweetfern, cypress
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are camouflaged, often adorning themselves with plant debris, and pupate in a loose cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its bright green coloration, the distinct wavy white lines on the wings, and the pale yellowish-brown fringe along the wing edges.
Description
A small, vibrant green moth characterized by delicate, wavy white lines traversing its wings and a pale, fuzzy fringe along the wing margins.
