Two-spotted Emerald Moth
Common NameTwo-spotted Emerald Moth
Scientific NameUrolitha bipunctifera
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsgreen, white, dark brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, suburban areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida and west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantsoak, maple, birch, cherry, willow
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are typical 'inchworms' or loopers, camouflaged as twigs. They pupate in a loose cocoon among leaf litter or on host plants.
Identification TipsDistinguishing features include the bright green coloration, the specific pattern of faint white lines, and the two prominent dark spots on the hindwing margin, which give it its common name.
Description
A small, delicate moth characterized by its vibrant green wings, which are marked with faint, wavy white lines. The hindwings feature two small, dark purplish-brown spots near the anal angle.
