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Common Emerald
Hemithea aestivaria (Hübner, 1799)
Geometridae: Geometrinae
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Photo © Stephen Youngs,  05/08/2021 - Hethersett

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel, oaks, willows etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
Distinctively shaped pointed hindwing and chequered fringes are characteristic. Fringes and green colour fade in worn specimens.

note the very similar Sussex Emerald Thalera fimbrialis (Not recorded in Norfolk) has not a single, but two points on each hindwing.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
28/07/2024127TG20Norwich (Lakenham)
28/07/2024327TG51Scratby
27/07/2024127TG51Scratby
27/07/2024127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
26/07/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
26/07/2024127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
25/07/2024128TF83North Creake
24/07/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
23/07/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
22/07/2024127TG42Eccles
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