Whiterim Chlorissa
Common NameWhiterim Chlorissa
Scientific NameChlorissa viridata
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyGeometrinae
Wingspan (mm)23
Primary Colorspale green, white
HabitatHeathlands, moorlands, open woodlands, grasslands
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia (e.g., Siberia, Mongolia)
Host Plantsheather, broom, gorse, various herbaceous plants
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown, camouflaged to blend with their host plants. They feed on various shrubs and herbaceous plants, overwintering as pupae in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall pale green coloration, often with faint, wavy whitish cross-lines on the wings, and the prominent white or yellowish fringe (rim) on all wings, which gives it its common name.
Description
A small, delicate moth with pale green wings that often appear somewhat frosted or speckled, featuring faint wavy white lines and distinctive white or yellowish fringes along the wing margins.
