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Light Emerald
Campaea margaritaria (Linnaeus, 1767)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1961 / 70.283
Photo © Francis Farrow,  07/09/2013 - Sheringham Common

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Small Emerald
Hemistola chrysoprasaria
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
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 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
02/05/2025127TM39Chedgrave / Loddon
01/05/2025127TG21Norwich (Catton)
09/10/2024128TF74Titchwell
08/10/2024127TG11Costessey
06/10/2024128TF83North Creake
05/10/2024128TF63Dersingham
05/10/2024+27TG14Felbrigg / Runton
02/10/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
01/10/2024128TF91Dereham
30/09/20242027TG33Ridlington
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