Thin-lined Emerald
Common NameThin-lined Emerald
Scientific NameComibaena bajularia
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgreen, pale yellow, reddish-brown
HabitatWoodlands, forests, hedgerows, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia
Host Plantsoak, birch, hazel
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, and the larvae feed on leaves, often camouflaged to resemble twigs. It overwinters as a pupa, typically in a cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its bright green coloration, the thin and wavy pale lines with reddish-brown edging, and its relatively small size among emerald moths. Males have distinctive bipectinate (feathery) antennae.
Description
A small, vibrant green moth characterized by delicate, wavy pale lines edged with reddish-brown across its wings. Its body is is also green and hairy, with feathery antennae.
