Nemoria astraea
Common NameNemoria astraea
Scientific NameNemoria astraea
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)21
Primary Colorsgreen, white, yellow, pink, brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, shrublands
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States
Host Plantsoak, wax myrtle
Flight PeriodMarch to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically cryptic, often resembling twigs or leaf edges, and feed on host plants like oak and wax myrtle.
Identification TipsKey features include its bright green wings with specific white line patterns, white fringe, a small black discal spot on the forewing, and the unique multi-colored central body pattern.
Description
A small, vibrant green moth with prominent white postmedial and antemedial lines across its wings, a white fringe, and a small black discal spot on each forewing. Its thorax and wing bases display a distinctive yellow, pink, and brown pattern.
