Small emerald
Common NameSmall emerald
Scientific NameHemistola chrysoprasaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Primary Colorspale green, white
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, scrub, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Near East
Host PlantsClematis vitalba
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green and camouflaged on their host plants, primarily Clematis. They overwinter as pupae, with adults emerging in the summer.
Identification TipsLook for its uniform pale green coloration, slender body, and the characteristic faint white cross-lines on both forewings and hindwings, distinguishing it from other emerald moths.
Description
A delicate, pale green moth with a slender body and wings marked by two faint, wavy white cross-lines on the forewings and one on the hindwings.
