Pale Green Looper Moth
Common NamePale Green Looper Moth
Scientific NameAcratodes suavata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorspale green, grey
HabitatWoodlands, forests, shrublands
Geographic RangePalearctic region (Europe, Asia)
Host Plantsbirch, alder, willow, oak, hawthorn
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are 'inchworms' that feed on deciduous trees and shrubs, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale green, mottled coloration and the subtle, wavy lines across its wings. The slightly scalloped outer wing margins are also a helpful feature.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale green to greyish-green wings, often with a mottled appearance and faint, wavy transverse lines. The wing margins are slightly scalloped.
