Red-fringed Emerald
Common NameRed-fringed Emerald
Scientific NameNemoria rubrifrontaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsgreen, white, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, suburban areas, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Manitoba, south to Florida and Texas
Host Plantsoak, birch, maple
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are green and cryptic, feeding on host plant leaves. Overwinters as a pupa.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright green wings with two subtle white lines and, most notably, the prominent reddish-brown fringe along the outer edges of all wings.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with vibrant emerald green wings, featuring two faint white lines on each wing and a distinctive reddish-brown fringe along the outer margins.
