Photo © Mike Wall
Common Emerald
Hemithea aestivaria
Checklist Number70.305 [B&F: 1669]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Geometrinae |
| Genus: | Hemithea |
| Species: | aestivaria |
| Authority: | (Hübner, 1789) |
Common in woodland, hedgerows, scrubby heathland, downland, gardens and parks throughout much of lowland England and Wales; widespread and often fairly common throughout Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 29-34 mm. Unmistakable. Larva polyphagous on the foliage of many deciduous trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Hazel.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
