5,998 observationsNNA
Common Emerald
Hemithea aestivaria
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia âșPhylum: Arthropoda âșClass: Insecta âșOrder: Lepidoptera âșFamily: Geometridae âșGenus: Hemithea
About
The common emerald (Hemithea aestivaria) is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species is found throughout the Nearctic and Palearctic regions and the Near East. It is mostly commonly found in the southern half of the British Isles. It was accidentally introduced into southern British Columbia in 1979.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Common Emerald is Hemithea aestivaria.
- The Common Emerald has a conservation status of NNA.
- Common Emerald belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Common Emerald belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Common Emerald belongs to the class Insecta.
- Common Emerald belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Common Emerald belongs to the family Geometridae.
- Common Emerald belongs to the genus Hemithea.