Stereota Emerald
Common NameStereota Emerald
Scientific NameChlorocoma stereota
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)27.5
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgreen, white
HabitatForests, woodlands, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeAustralia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Host PlantsAcacia species
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that typically feed on Acacia species and are often camouflaged as twigs.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its vibrant pale green color, the two prominent white transverse lines on each wing, and its known distribution in eastern Australia.
Description
This moth displays a striking uniform pale green coloration across all wings and body. Each wing is marked with two distinct, slightly wavy white transverse lines.
