Pseudoips prasinana, the green silver-lines is a moth of the family Nolidae, common in wooded regions, and having a wingspan of 30–35 mm. It is found in the Palearctic realm (North and Central Europe, Russia, Siberia, Korea, Japan).

Forewing yellow green; costal edge pink, diffused towards apex; inner marginal area pink-suffused, except towards base; inner and outer lines oblique, darker green, conversely edged with white, the outer sometimes pink; subterminal line white, curved into apex: fringe pink with a white line at base; hindwing yellow; fringe pale pink, white at tips from apex to vein 2: abdomen white, dorsally suffused with yellow; in the female the abdomen is white, tinged with brown at base: forewing with costal edge white, and inner margin yellow; hindwing white. In the British form, subspecies P. p. britannica subsp. nov. (53 k), all the three lines are silvery white; the costal and inner margins in the male reddish only at apex and tornus respectively; in the ab. P. p. rufilinea ab. nov. (= ab. 2 Hmps.) (53 k) the outer line is marked with red. Larva apple green coarsely shagreened with yellow; the subdorsal line yellow; segment 2 red rimmed in front. The wingspan is 30–35 mm.

Technical description and variation

The moth flies from June to July depending on the location stridulating on the wing.
In August the larvae feed on oak, birch and several other deciduous trees.

Biology

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Pseudoips prasinana is considered a tree pest because it feeds on the foliage and bark of trees, causing damage to their health and overall structure. Additionally, their feeding behavior can lead to defoliation and weaken the trees, making them more susceptible to other pests and diseases.

tree pest

Pseudoips prasinana can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to feed on the foliage of various garden plants, causing damage and potentially impacting the overall health and aesthetics of the garden.

garden pest

Pseudoips prasinana can be considered crop pests because they have been known to feed on the foliage and fruits of certain crops, leading to reduced yields and potential economic losses for farmers.

crop pest

Pseudoips prasinana is considered a pest because it feeds on the foliage, bark, and fruits of trees, garden plants, and crops, causing damage to their health, reducing yields, and potentially leading to economic losses for farmers.

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