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Common Emerald
Hemithea aestivaria (Hübner, 1799)
Geometridae: Geometrinae
1669 / 70.305
Photo © Mick Norman,  25/06/2021 - Gaywood, Kings Lynn

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel, oaks, willows etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
Distinctively shaped pointed hindwing and chequered fringes are characteristic.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
31/07/20232127TG33Ridlington
30/07/2023127TG04Cley next the Sea
20/07/2023127TG42Eccles
19/07/2023128TF63Dersingham
17/07/2023127TG42Eccles
15/07/2023127TG42Eccles
15/07/2023127TG11Taverham
14/07/2023127TG11Taverham
13/07/2023227TG13Hempstead
12/07/2023527TG32Honing / Crostwight Common
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