No widely accepted common name
Image: Ben Sale from Stevenage, UK (CC BY 2.0)
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameComibaena confuciaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsgreen, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, and shrublands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Palaearctic region)
Flight PeriodSummer months (e.g., June-August)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically 'looper' caterpillars, often camouflaged as twigs, feeding on host plant leaves before pupating.
Identification TipsRecognizable by its relatively large size for a green Geometrid, bright green coloration, and prominent, somewhat irregular white transverse lines on both forewings and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with vibrant green wings marked by distinct wavy white lines, a green body, and a slightly darker green fringe.
