White-barred Emerald
Common NameWhite-barred Emerald
Scientific NameHemithea aestivaria
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgreen, white, pale yellow
HabitatWoodlands, hedgerows, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, temperate Asia
Host Plantsbirch, hawthorn, oak, sallow, blackthorn, hazel
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are green 'looper' caterpillars, camouflaged amongst leaves, feeding on various deciduous trees and shrubs. They overwinter as small larvae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bright green coloration, the two prominent white cross-lines on both forewings and hindwings, and the pale yellowish fringe. The lines are usually more distinct and less wavy than some other emerald moths.
Description
A vibrant green moth with two distinct white, slightly wavy lines (bars) across each wing, and a pale yellowish-white fringe along the wing margins. The body is also green with some orange-brown markings on the abdomen.
