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Light Emerald
Campaea margaritaria (Linnaeus, 1767)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1961 / 70.283
Photo © Garry Barlow,  Tidbury Green, West Midlands.

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 18-26mm
Flight: May - August and August - September
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common species across the region.

Found in many different habitats but most abundant in broadleaved woodland.

Overwinters as a small larva. Adults come readily to light. The green colouring soon fades.

Recorded in 123 (88%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
20/10/2022137SP06 - Redditch
14/10/2022136SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
09/10/2022136SO35 - Lyonshall & Pembridge
03/10/2022136SO35 - Lyonshall & Pembridge
03/10/2022136SO52 - Hoarwithy & Llangarron
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