Veined Emerald
Common NameVeined Emerald
Scientific NameSynchlora aerata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Primary Colorsgreen, yellow, orange
HabitatMeadows, open woodlands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeNorth America (southern Canada to Mexico)
Host PlantsAsteraceae (e.g., aster, goldenrod, ragweed), Lamiaceae, Rubus
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are camouflaged, often decorating themselves with bits of plant material. They feed on a wide variety of herbaceous plants and shrubs, undergoing multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for the vibrant green coloration, the intricate pattern of pale lines resembling veins, and the prominent yellow-orange fringe on all wings. A yellow stripe often runs down the thorax and abdomen.
Description
A small, delicate moth with bright green wings adorned with a network of pale white lines and a distinctive yellowish-orange border along the wing margins.
