Large emerald pearl
Common NameLarge emerald pearl
Scientific NameHemithea tritonaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Primary Colorspale green, blue, reddish-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens, and shrublands
Geographic RangeAsia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, parts of East Asia)
Host PlantsAcacia, Cassia, Eugenia, Psidium
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown, camouflaged as twigs, feeding on various broad-leaved trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the iridescent pale blue-green wings, the distinct reddish-brown costal and terminal margins of the forewings, and the reddish-brown coloration of the head and thorax.
Description
A pale green moth with a striking iridescent blue sheen on its wings, prominently bordered by reddish-brown margins on the forewings, and a reddish-brown head and thorax.
