Geometridae: Geometrinae
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Photo © Kevin Leighton,  05/07/2012 - Stow Bardolph

Similar Norfolk Species: None
Large Emerald
1666 Geometra papilionaria
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Norfolk status
largest of the 'emeralds', common throughout Norfolk.

Recorded in 60 (87%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2012.

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
20/08/2012127TG23 - N.Walsham/Roughton
16/08/2012127TG32 - Stalham/Catfield
16/08/2012427TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
14/08/2012327TG23 - N.Walsham/Roughton
14/08/2012227TG31 - Horning/Hoveton
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Forewing: 24-29mm.
Season: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Downy Birch, Silver Birch, Hazel, Alder, (Beech)
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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