Green Emerald
Common NameGreen Emerald
Scientific NameHemithea marina
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgreen
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantshawthorn, blackthorn, oak, birch, sallow, bramble
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are camouflaged as twigs, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs, and overwinter as small larvae before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive pale green color, the two faint wavy white lines across both wings, and the small dark discal spot on the forewing.
Description
A small moth with bright, often pale or sea-green wings and a matching green body. Its wings feature two faint, wavy white cross-lines and a small dark discal spot on the forewing.
