Pupillated Emerald
Common NamePupillated Emerald
Scientific NamePhrudocentra pupillata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Primary Colorsgreen, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests and woodlands
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Brazil)
Host PlantsVarious woody plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'inchworms' or 'loopers' known for their distinctive locomotion, typically feeding on woody plants before pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its bright green coloration, the specific pattern of faint wavy lines across the wings, and the small, distinct black discal spots on both the fore and hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized moth with vibrant green wings, featuring two faint wavy whitish lines on the forewing and one on the hindwing, each wing also bearing a small black discal spot.
