Green Emerald Moth
Common NameGreen Emerald Moth
Scientific NameComostola laesaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsgreen, yellow, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Taiwan, Sundaland)
Host PlantsMangifera indica, Litchi chinensis, Nephelium lappaceum, Dimocarpus longan, Schleichera oleosa, Terminalia catappa, Syzygium jambos, Psidium guajava, Eugenia, Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, Camellia sinensis
Flight PeriodMultiple broods year-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown, camouflaged on various host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright green coloration, scattered reddish-brown spots on the wings, and a distinct yellow-orange fringe along the wing margins.
Description
A small moth with vibrant green wings, adorned with scattered reddish-brown spots and a prominent yellow-orange marginal band.
