Geometridae : Ennominae
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Light Emerald
Campaea margaritaria

(Linnaeus, 1767) 1961 / 70.283
=Campaea margaritata

Norfolk status
Widespread and common.

Emerald green when fresh, fading to white a few days after emergence.

Second generation moths are smaller and darker.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
09/10/2024128TF74Titchwell
08/10/2024127TG11Costessey
06/10/2024128TF83North Creake
05/10/2024128TF63Dersingham
02/10/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
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Forewing: 18-26mm.
Flight: Two generations May-Aug. Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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