Emerald Moth
Common NameEmerald Moth
Scientific NameTanaoctenia haliaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorslight green, white, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America (Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba)
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, blueberry
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic, feeding on various broadleaf trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features include its distinctive bright light green coloration, the two faint wavy white lines on the wings, and the small brown discal spots. The white-fringed wing margins are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized moth with bright, powdery light green wings. It features two faint, wavy white lines across both forewings and hindwings, and small brown discal spots.
