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Chlorochlamys
raspberry looper moth
Chlorochlamys is a genus of emerald moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Geometrinae. The genus contains four described species distributed across eastern and central North America. The most commonly encountered species, Chlorochlamys chloroleucaria, is known as the raspberry looper and has been documented feeding on prairie dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum) and Eriogonum alatum.
Chlorochlamys chloroleucaria
Blackberry Looper, Blackberry Looper Moth, Raspberry Looper
A small emerald geometrid moth widespread across eastern and central North America. Adults are active from spring through fall with multiple generations. Larvae feed on blackberry and raspberry fruits as well as flower heads of numerous Asteraceae species. The species has been documented on prairie dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum) and recently recorded on Eriogonum alatum (Polygonaceae), representing a host range extension beyond its previously known associations.
Chlorochlamys triangularis
triangular emerald moth
Chlorochlamys triangularis is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Prout in 1912. It belongs to a genus of small, delicate green moths commonly known as emerald moths due to their characteristic coloration. The species is known from North America and has been assigned Hodges number 7072 in the North American Moth Photographers Group system.
Chloropteryx
Angle-winged emerald moth (for C. tepperaria)
Chloropteryx is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Geometrinae (the emerald moths). The genus contains at least three described species distributed in North America. The common name 'angle-winged emerald moth' applies to C. tepperaria. Members of this genus are characterized by their green coloration typical of geometrine moths.
Chloropteryx nordicaria
Chloropteryx nordicaria is an emerald moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Schaus in 1901. It belongs to the subfamily Geometrinae, commonly known as emerald moths due to their characteristic green coloration. The species is distributed across Central and North America. It is cataloged under Hodges number 7076 in the North American moth numbering system.
Chloropteryx paularia
Fulsome Emerald
Chloropteryx paularia, commonly known as the Fulsome Emerald, is a small geometrid moth with a wingspan of approximately 16 mm. First described by Möschler in 1886, this species is restricted to Florida and the Greater Antilles. The larvae are known to feed on wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera).
Chlorosea
Chlorosea is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Geometrinae. The genus contains four described species: C. banksaria, C. margaretaria, C. nevadaria, and C. roseitacta. These moths are found in western North America, with records primarily from the western United States. The genus was established by Packard in 1873.
Chlorosea margaretaria
Chlorosea margaretaria is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Sperry in 1944. It belongs to the subfamily Geometrinae, which includes many green-colored moths commonly known as emeralds. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain limited in published sources.
Dichorda
Dichorda is a genus of emerald moths in the family Geometridae, subfamily Geometrinae. The genus was erected by Warren in 1900 and currently contains nine recognized species distributed primarily in North America. Species such as Dichorda iridaria (showy emerald moth) are known for their distinctive green coloration and are attracted to ultraviolet light at night. The genus is part of the diverse Geometridae family, commonly known as inchworm or geometer moths.
Dichorda rectaria
emerald moth
Dichorda rectaria is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1877. It is found in North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan) and the United States. The species belongs to the subfamily Geometrinae, commonly known as emerald moths due to their characteristic green coloration. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate D. r. rectaria and D. r. cockerelli described by Sperry in 1939.
Hemithea
emerald moths
Hemithea is a genus of emerald moths in the family Geometridae, established in 1829 and comprising approximately 31 species. The genus is characterized by green coloration and distinctive wing venation patterns. The most widely known species is Hemithea aestivaria (Common Emerald), which has been extensively studied for its wing coloration mechanism involving the pigment geoverdin.
Hemitheini
emerald moths
Hemitheini is the largest tribe of geometer moths within the subfamily Geometrinae, first described by Charles Théophile Bruand d'Uzelle in 1846. Though containing relatively few genera in absolute terms, it encompasses substantial species diversity. The tribe includes several groups sometimes treated as separate tribes (Comostolini, Hemistolini, Jodini, Microloxiini, Thalassodini, Thalerini), but these are likely paraphyletic and are here retained within Hemitheini pending further phylogenetic study. In some classifications, Hemitheini is reduced to subtribe rank as Hemitheiti.
Nemoria darwiniata
Columbian Emerald
Nemoria darwiniata, known as the Columbian Emerald, is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae. First described by Harrison Gray Dyar Jr. in 1904, it is distributed across North America. The species belongs to a genus of small, often brightly green-colored moths commonly called emerald moths.
Nemoria diamesa
Nemoria diamesa is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, described by Douglas C. Ferguson in 1969. It belongs to the subfamily Geometrinae, a group commonly known as emerald moths due to their characteristic green coloration. The genus Nemoria is diverse in North America, with species typically associated with woody vegetation. Specific ecological details for N. diamesa remain poorly documented in published literature.
Nemoria intensaria
Nemoria intensaria is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae. It was described by Pearsall in 1911 and is found in North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7043. As a member of the emerald moth group, it belongs to a genus characterized by green coloration.
Nemoria latirosaria
Nemoria latirosaria is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Pearsall in 1906. It belongs to a genus characterized by bright green coloration. The species is found in North America and is assigned Hodges number 7019.
Nemoria leptalea
Pink-margined Green
Nemoria leptalea is a species of emerald moth in the family 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.
Nemoria rindgei
Nemoria rindgei is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Douglas C. Ferguson in 1969. It belongs to the genus Nemoria, a group of small green moths commonly known as emerald moths due to their distinctive coloration. The species is recorded from North America and is assigned Hodges number 7050 in the North American moth numbering system. Available records for this species remain limited.
Nemoria strigataria
Nemoria strigataria is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, native to North America. It belongs to a genus known for bright green coloration in adults. The species was described by Grossbeck in 1910. Very little specific information has been documented about its biology and ecology.
Nemoria tuscarora
Tuscarora Emerald
Nemoria tuscarora is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, described by Ferguson in 1969. As a member of the genus Nemoria, it exhibits the characteristic bright green coloration typical of this group. The species is found in North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Nemoria zelotes
emerald moth
Nemoria zelotes is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Ferguson in 1969. It belongs to a genus of small, often brightly colored moths commonly known as emerald moths due to their green coloration. The species is found in North America and is assigned Hodges number 7036 in the North American moth numbering system.
Nemoriini
Nemoriini is a tribe of geometer moths within the subfamily Geometrinae, characterized by distinctive genital morphology and wing pattern variation. The tribe exhibits two primary morphological lineages: the Nemoria lineage and the Phrudocentra lineage, which differ in uncus shape and wing marking patterns. Though relatively small in absolute diversity, Nemoriini represents one of the larger tribes within Geometrinae. The tribe includes genera such as Nemoria, Phrudocentra, Chlorosea, Dichorda, and Ochrognesia.
Synchlora cupedinaria
Brown-bordered Emerald
Synchlora cupedinaria is a small emerald moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1880. The species is restricted to the Caribbean region and extreme southeastern United States, with confirmed records from Florida, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe, and Martinique. Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate form and S. c. guadelupensis described by Herbulot in 1988. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 14–17 mm. Like other members of the genus Synchlora, the larvae are known for their remarkable camouflage behavior, adorning their bodies with fragments of host plant material.
Synchlora herbaria
White-dotted Emerald
Synchlora herbaria is a small emerald moth in the family Geometridae, first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1794. Adults have a wingspan of approximately 13 mm. The species is notable for its Caribbean distribution, with records from Florida and multiple Caribbean islands. Larvae have been documented feeding on Lantana camara, and like other Synchlora species, they camouflage themselves by attaching plant material to their bodies.
Xerochlora
Xerochlora is a genus of emerald moths in the family Geometridae, erected by Ferguson in 1969. The genus contains five described species, all restricted to North America with distributions centered in the southwestern United States and extending into Mexico and Central America. Most species show strong affinities for arid and semi-arid regions. The genus is classified within the subfamily Geometrinae, commonly known as the emerald moths.
Xerochlora martinaria
Xerochlora martinaria is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, described by Sperry in 1948. It is one of relatively few described species in the genus Xerochlora. The species is known from limited records in North America.
Xerochlora masonaria
Xerochlora masonaria is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, subfamily Geometrinae. The species was described by Schaus in 1897 and occurs in North and Middle America. As a member of the emerald moth group, it likely exhibits the characteristic green coloration typical of this lineage, though specific documentation of its appearance remains limited. The genus Xerochlora contains relatively few described species, and X. masonaria represents one of the less commonly encountered members of this group based on available observation records.