Wavy-lined Emerald
Common NameWavy-lined Emerald
Scientific NameSynchlora dependens
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, yellow-orange
HabitatWoodlands, forests, gardens, shrubby areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from Nova Scotia south to Florida, west to Texas and Manitoba
Host Plantssumac, dogwood, maple, oak, birch, willow
Flight PeriodMay to October (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are 'looper' caterpillars that camouflage themselves by attaching bits of plant material to their bodies. They feed on the foliage of various woody plants and shrubs.
Identification TipsLook for the bright green wings with the characteristic wavy, reddish-brown and yellow-orange marginal bands. The green color may fade to yellowish with age.
Description
A small, vibrant emerald green moth with distinctive wavy, irregular borders of reddish-brown and yellowish-orange on both forewings and hindwings. The body is also green with some brown markings.
