Green Oslaria Moth
Common NameGreen Oslaria Moth
Scientific NameOslaria viridata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, pale green, dark green
HabitatDeserts, dry areas, arid scrublands
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah) and Mexico
Host PlantsAmbrosia, Hymenoclea
Flight PeriodMarch to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typical geometrid 'inchworms' or 'loopers' that feed on specific desert plants before pupating.
Identification TipsIdentified by its distinctive pale green coloration with wavy, darker green markings on the forewings, and its prevalence in arid southwestern regions.
Description
A small moth with a fuzzy pale green body and wings, characterized by irregular darker green patches and lines across the forewings, providing excellent camouflage.
