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Wavy-lined Emerald - Synchlora aerata Wingspan: about 15 mm. Green wings with wavy, white AM and PM lines. All four wings have pale green fringe. Abdomen has a white dorsal stripe running the entire length.<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to 385-395 nm black lights in a rural area. Geotagged,Moth,Summer,Synchlora aerata,United States,Wavy-lined emerald moth Click/tap to enlarge

Wavy-lined Emerald - Synchlora aerata

Wingspan: about 15 mm. Green wings with wavy, white AM and PM lines. All four wings have pale green fringe. Abdomen has a white dorsal stripe running the entire length.

Habitat: Attracted to 385-395 nm black lights in a rural area.

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"Synchlora aerata", the wavy-lined emerald moth or camouflaged looper, is a species of moth of the Geometridae family. It is found in most of North America.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 20, 2019. Captured Jul 18, 2019 22:44 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm