Showy Emerald
Common NameShowy Emerald
Scientific NameComibaena bajularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)31.5
Primary Colorsgreen, white, black
HabitatDeciduous woodlands, hedgerows, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Near East
Host Plantsoak, birch, hazel, hawthorn, blackthorn
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are highly camouflaged, resembling twigs or buds of their host plants. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in a flimsy cocoon among leaves or in the soil litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive bright green color combined with the two wavy white cross-bands on all wings and the small black discal spots. The fringes are also white.
Description
This moth features a striking bright green coloration across all four wings, adorned with two prominent, wavy white bands on each wing. A small, distinct black discal spot is present on both the forewings and hindwings.
