Geoverdin
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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.