Light Emerald
Common NameLight Emerald
Scientific NameCampaea margaritata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)38.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale green, white
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, hedgerows
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, beech, hawthorn, hazel, sallow, lime
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are twig-like loopers, typically green or brown, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a flimsy cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its distinctive pale emerald green color, broad wings, and the two prominent wavy white lines on the forewings, often resting with wings spread flat.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, pale emerald green wings, featuring two distinct, wavy, whitish transverse lines on the forewings and one on the hindwings.
