Pink-laced Emerald
Common NamePink-laced Emerald
Scientific NameComibaena bajularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsgreen, reddish-brown, white
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and areas rich in oak trees.
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, and parts of Asia, including Turkey and the Caucasus region.
Host PlantsOak (Quercus species)
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are green and highly camouflaged, feeding primarily on the leaves of oak trees. They pupate in a cocoon, often attached to a leaf or twig.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the bright emerald green wings, the unique pattern of reddish-brown spots, and the pale fringe along the wing margins, which can sometimes exhibit a pinkish hue.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth characterized by its vibrant emerald green wings, which are adorned with distinctive reddish-brown spots on both the forewings and hindwings, and a pale, often slightly pinkish-tinged fringe.
