Himeromima aulis
Common NameHimeromima aulis
Scientific NameHimeromima aulis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorspale green, dark green
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica)
Host PlantsUnknown, likely various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other Geometridae, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are 'inchworms' that mimic twigs, and pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall pale green coloration, the characteristic wavy transverse lines, and the dark discal spot on the forewings. Its shape and green hue are typical of the Geometrinae subfamily.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, pale green wings featuring faint wavy darker green lines and a prominent dark discal spot on each forewing. Its body is slender and greenish-brown.
