Festive Emerald
Common NameFestive Emerald
Scientific NameCelenna festivaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsgreen, grey, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEast Asia (e.g., Japan, Korea, China)
Host PlantsQuercus, Acer, Prunus, Betula, Alnus
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically cryptic, feeding on various broadleaf trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright green central forewing patch with its scalloped pale border, contrasting with the pale greyish outer margins and hindwings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with vibrant emerald green forewings featuring a distinctive wavy pale grey or whitish border, and pale greyish-brown hindwings. The body is also greenish.
