Small Emerald Moth vs Macrosoma tipulata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Emerald Moth | Macrosoma tipulata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemistola chrysoprasaria | Macrosoma tipulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 28-33 mm wingspan | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Emerald Moth
A small, delicate moth with uniformly pale green wings and fine white fringe. It is one of the daintiest European emerald moths.
Did You Know?
It feeds exclusively on wild clematis, making it confined to areas where this plant grows.
Macrosoma tipulata
Slender moth-butterfly with elongated brown-gray wings and long legs. Nocturnal and rarely encountered, attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Like other hedylids, it can detect bat echolocation and perform evasive aerial maneuvers.