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Light Emerald

Campaea margaritaria

Checklist Number
70.283 [B&F: 1961]

Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)

Classification

Family:Geometridae
Subfamily:Ennominae
Genus:Campaea
Species:margaritaria
Authority:(Linnaeus, 1761)

Common in broad-leaved woodland, areas with scattered trees, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 42-54 mm. Larva feeds on Pedunculate Oak, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel, Downy and Silver Birch, Elm, Sallow, Horse Chestnut, Sweet Chestnut and Beech.

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
Main flight time
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Adult
Larval

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