Photo © Mike Wall
Large Emerald
Geometra papilionaria
Checklist Number70.299 [B&F: 1666]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Geometridae |
| Subfamily: | Geometrinae |
| Genus: | Geometra |
| Species: | papilionaria |
| Authority: | (Linnaeus, 1758) |
Common in woodland, scrubby heathland, hedgerows, gardens and parks throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 50-64 mm. Unmistakable. Larva feeds on Downy Birch, Silver Birch, Hazel and Alder.
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| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
