Bug FAQGreen Silver-lines
Pseudoips prasinana · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Nolidae
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Green Silver-lines have a wingspan of about 30 to 35 mm and are common in wooded areas across the Palearctic region. Adults fly in June-July, while the caterpillars appear in August and feed on the leaves of oak, birch and similar trees.
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How to recognize it
Forewings are yellow-green with a pink costal edge that fades toward the tip; the inner margin is pink-suffused, and both inner and outer lines are dark green edged with white, sometimes pink; the hindwing is yellow with a pale pink fringe.
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Size
The moth’s wingspan ranges from 30 to 35 mm.
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Where it lives
It is commonly found in wooded regions.
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Life cycle
Adults are on the wing from June to July and produce a stridulating sound while flying. In August the larvae feed on the leaves of oak, birch and other deciduous trees.
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When you see it
The moth’s flight period is June to July, varying with location.
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Where it comes from
Its distribution covers the Palearctic realm, including northern and central Europe, Russia, Siberia, Korea and Japan.
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Lookalikes
It can be confused with Bena bicolorana.
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Questions people ask
When are Green Silver-lines active?
Adults fly from June to July, and the caterpillars appear in August.
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Where can I find this moth?
It is common in wooded areas throughout the Palearctic region.
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How can I identify Green Silver-lines?
Look for a 30 to 35 mm wingspan, yellow-green forewings with pink edges and dark green lines edged in white, and a yellow hindwing.
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Same family (Nolidae)
Small Baileya MothBaileya australis
Confused Meganola MothMeganola minuscula
Gum Leaf SkeletoniserUraba lugensDamages trees, gardens or crops
Eyed Baileya MothBaileya ophthalmica
Sorghum Webworm MothNola cereellaDamages trees, gardens or crops
Black-olive Caterpillar MothGarella niloticaDamages trees, gardens or cropsSources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudoips_prasinana
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