Emerald species, Synchlora aerata or S. frondaria

Photos by Claire Curry

all photos are of same individual

This cool moth, with a wingspan of about 3/4 inch, flew up and perched cooperatively on a zinnia stem when I was watering my flowers just after 7pm.  It stayed for at least nine minutes, allowing me to get lots of photos and great views of it!  The only other emerald moth I've seen was a lot bigger, and I didn't have my camera with me to get its photo.  That one was in Denton County.

October 18, 2004, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

October 18, 2004, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

October 18, 2004, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

October 18, 2004, near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas

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