Wavy-lined Emerald
Common NameWavy-lined Emerald
Scientific NameComibaena cassidara
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Primary Colorsgreen, reddish-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeAsia (India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Sundaland)
Host PlantsAnacardium occidentale, Mangifera indica, Litchi chinensis, Rhus, Schleichera oleosa
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer climates, multiple broods
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are caterpillars that feed on various trees and shrubs before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the vibrant green wings combined with the prominent reddish-brown fringe on all wing margins.
Description
This small moth features bright green wings with a distinctive reddish-brown fringe along the margins, and sometimes faint wavy lines.
