Nemoria leptalea

Ferguson, 1969

Pink-margined Green

Nemoria leptalea is a of emerald moth in the Geometridae, commonly known as the Pink-margined Green. It was described by Ferguson in 1969. The species is recognized by its distinctive green coloration with pink marginal markings on the wings. It is recorded from both Central America and North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nemoria leptalea: //nɛˈmɔːriə ˌlɛpˈtæliə//

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Identification

The 'Pink-margined Green' suggests diagnostic pink markings along the wing margins, distinguishing it from other Nemoria which are typically uniformly green. The MONA/Hodges number 7041 provides a standardized reference for North American identification.