Red-bordered Emerald
Common NameRed-bordered Emerald
Scientific NameComostolopsis rubripennis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsgreen, red, black
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, shrublands
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania), New Zealand
Host PlantsLeptospermum, Eucalyptus, Acacia
Flight PeriodOctober to April
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically cryptic, often camouflaged as twigs or leaf petioles, feeding on the foliage of various trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the bright green wings with a prominent reddish-pink border and the small black discal spots on all wings. Its overall appearance is typical of emerald moths.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with vibrant green wings, each distinctly bordered by a reddish-pink line and a pale fringe. Small black discal spots are present on both forewings and hindwings.
