Two-spotted Emerald
Common NameTwo-spotted Emerald
Scientific NameProtuliocnemis biplagiata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgreen, white, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with broadleaf trees and shrubs
Geographic RangeAsia (including India, Nepal, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar)
Host PlantsVarious broadleaf trees and shrubs (specifics not well-documented)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods from spring to autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically cryptic, often resembling twigs or leaf edges to avoid predation.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the bright green wings with prominent white reticulated venation, and the characteristic dark brown/black patches near the tornus (hindwing angle) of the wings.
Description
A vibrant green moth with intricate white reticulated lines forming a net-like pattern across its wings. It features distinct dark brown or black patches near the tornus of the hindwings and sometimes on the forewings, and a pale green or whitish body.
