Triton Emerald
Common NameTriton Emerald
Scientific NameHemithea tritonaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgreen, white, brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Russian Far East)
Host PlantsQuercus, Betula, Prunus, Malus
Flight PeriodJune to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown, often cryptic, resembling twigs or leaf veins, feeding on various broadleaf trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features include the vibrant green coloration, the specific pattern of white transverse lines on the wings, and the prominent reddish-brown patch on the dorsal thorax.
Description
A small to medium-sized moth with bright green wings, marked with faint white transverse lines and a white discal spot. A distinctive reddish-brown patch is present on the thorax.
