Olympia Emerald Moth
Common NameOlympia Emerald Moth
Scientific NameXenochlorodes olympiaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsgreen, white, pale yellow
HabitatDry, rocky areas, garrigue, maquis, open woodlands
Geographic RangeEastern Mediterranean (Greece, Turkey, Near East)
Host PlantsPaliurus spina-christi
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on Christ's Thorn Jujube, pupation occurs, and adults emerge to reproduce.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright green coloration, the specific pattern of faint wavy white lines on both forewings and hindwings, and its pale yellowish fringe.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with vibrant green wings, featuring faint, wavy white transverse lines and a pale yellowish-brown fringe.
