February Emerald
Common NameFebruary Emerald
Scientific NameFeralia februalis
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyPantheinae
Wingspan (mm)34
Primary Colorsgreen, white, black
HabitatConiferous and mixed forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeWestern North America (primarily Pacific Northwest and California)
Host PlantsDouglas-fir, Grand Fir, other firs
Flight PeriodFebruary to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on the needles of various conifer trees, and the species overwinters in the pupal stage.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive green, white, and black mottled camouflage pattern, and its early spring flight period in conifer forests of western North America.
Description
This moth has striking forewings patterned with shades of green, white, and black, creating a mottled, lichen-like appearance for camouflage. Its body and head are also covered in green scales.
