Green Emerald Moth
Common NameGreen Emerald Moth
Scientific NameEucrostes indigenata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgreen, reddish-brown, yellow
HabitatDry grasslands, heathlands, scrub, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouthern and Central Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host PlantsThymus, Origanum, Calluna, Erica, Achillea, Artemisia
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are green loopers that feed on various herbaceous plants and shrubs. They pupate in a cocoon, often on the host plant or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its uniform bright green coloration and the unique reddish-brown and yellow border on all wings. The lack of distinct lines or markings on the green wings helps differentiate it from other emerald moths.
Description
A small, vibrant green moth characterized by its broad, bright green wings and a distinctive reddish-brown and yellow fringe along the outer margins.
