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Synchlora pectinaria
Synchlora pectinaria is a species of emerald moth in the family Geometridae, described by Grossbeck in 1910. Like other members of the genus Synchlora, its caterpillars are known for adorning their bodies with bits of plant material—flower petals, leaves, and other vegetation—to achieve remarkable camouflage. This behavior, shared with the more widespread S. aerata, makes the larvae exceptionally difficult to detect among the flowers and foliage they consume. The species is part of the emerald moth group (subfamily Geometrinae), characterized by their typically green adult coloration.