Nordic Emerald Moth
Common NameNordic Emerald Moth
Scientific NameChloropteryx nordicaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsgreen, black, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host Plantsunknown, likely various broadleaf trees and shrubs
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are often cryptic, resembling twigs or leaf edges to avoid predators.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright green coloration, serrated dark wing margins, and the unique brown and black pattern on its central thorax.
Description
A small, vibrant green moth with a serrated, dark brown margin on its wings, small black discal spots, and a distinctive brown and black pattern on its thorax.
