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Large Emerald
Geometra papilionaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Geometrinae
1666 / 70.299
Photo © Peter Hall

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 24-29mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Downy Birch, Silver Birch, Hazel, Alder, (Beech)
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common resident found across the region.

A species of woodland, heathland, larger gardens.

Overwinters as a small larva. Adults are attracted to light but frequently never quite make it in to the trap but rest on vegetation near to.

Recorded in 111 (79%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1886.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
13/08/2022139SJ92 - Shugborough/Stafford/Doxey
29/07/2022140SJ43 - Welshampton/Whixall Moss
29/07/2022240SJ43 - Welshampton/Whixall Moss
29/07/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
27/07/2022136SO32 - Compton Park
Further info: Geometra papilionaria
 
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