Sussex Emerald
Common NameSussex Emerald
Scientific NameComibaena bajularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Primary Colorsgreen, white, reddish-brown
HabitatOak woodlands, heathlands, and areas with mature oak trees
Geographic RangeEurope (from Iberian Peninsula to the Urals), North Africa, and the Near East
Host Plantsoak (Quercus spp.)
Flight PeriodLate June to early August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are highly cryptic, resembling oak twigs, and feed on oak leaves. They overwinter as larvae and pupate in spring.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright green coloration, the two wavy white lines across the wings, and the unique reddish-brown and white checkered pattern along the wing margins.
Description
A medium-sized moth with vibrant green wings, featuring two prominent wavy white cross-lines and a distinctive reddish-brown and white checkered fringe.
