Green Emerald Moth
Common NameGreen Emerald Moth
Scientific NameComostola leucomerata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, white
HabitatTropical forests, woodlands, and gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Java, Sulawesi, New Guinea, and Queensland, Australia.
Host PlantsSyzygium species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic, often resembling twigs or leaf edges.
Identification TipsKey features include its bright green wings, the distinct reddish-brown discal spots, and the pale white or cream-colored wing fringes.
Description
A small, vibrant green moth with prominent reddish-brown discal spots on each wing and a pale, often whitish, fringe along the wing margins.
