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Grass Emerald
Pseudoterpna pruinata

(Walker, 1863) 1665 / 70.297

Norfolk status
Local and uncommon.
Blue-green colour when fresh, often fading to a grey-white.
characteristic dark jagged central cross-lines.

Recorded in 43 (58%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
30/07/2024128TG14Kelling Heath
26/07/2024128TL79Cranwich
22/07/2024128TL79Mundford
22/07/2024127TG12Buxton Heath / Marsham
20/07/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
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Forewing: 14-19mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug. (Sept-Oct)
Foodplant:   Gorse, Broom, Petty Whin
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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