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)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudoips_prasinana
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