Chlorochlamys phyllinaria

(Zeller, 1872)

Thin-lined Emerald, thin-lined chlorochlamys moth

Chlorochlamys phyllinaria is a small emerald moth in the Geometridae, commonly known as the Thin-lined Emerald. The exhibits in forewing length, with males measuring 6–9 mm and females 7–10.5 mm. are active primarily from June through September across most of their range, with an extended period from March to November in the southwestern United States. The species is widely distributed across North America, from Georgia westward to California and northward through the central states to Nebraska.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chlorochlamys phyllinaria: //kləˈrɒkləmɪs ˌfɪlɪˈnɛərɪə//

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Distribution

North America, from Georgia to California, northward through the central states to Nebraska. Also recorded from Middle America.

Seasonality

are on wing from June to September in most of range; March to November in the southwestern United States.

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