Lycaenaria Emerald
Common NameLycaenaria Emerald
Scientific NameAgathia lycaenaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China)
Host PlantsSapium sebiferum, Excoecaria agallocha
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically cryptic, feeding on Euphorbiaceae plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright green base color, the specific pattern of reddish-brown wavy lines, and the prominent dark patch with a white spot on the hindwing's anal angle.
Description
A vibrant emerald green moth with intricate reddish-brown markings, including wavy lines and a distinctive dark patch with a white spot on the hindwing tornus.
