Lineated Emerald Moth
Common NameLineated Emerald Moth
Scientific NameMetallochlora lineata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsgreen, pink, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically cryptic, often resembling twigs or leaves, and feed on foliage before pupating.
Identification TipsLook for the vibrant green coloration, the characteristic wavy darker green lines across the wings, and the prominent reddish-pink fringe along the outer wing margins. The small black discal spots on the forewings are also key.
Description
This is a small to medium-sized moth with bright emerald green wings, marked by several wavy, darker green transverse lines and small black discal spots. Its wing margins are distinctly fringed with reddish-pink hairs.
