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Grass Emerald
Pseudoterpna pruinata (Walker, 1863)
Geometridae: Geometrinae
1665 / 70.297
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Stoke Common 2019

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Gorse, Broom
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Local but found in most parts of the region. Occurs on heathland and other scrubby habitats.

Recorded in 33 (24%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1896.
Last Recorded in 2021.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/07/2021+22SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
29/07/2021122SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
22/07/2021122SU96 - Ascot / Sunninghill
01/08/2019122SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
25/07/2019124SU98 - Slough (N), Burnham Beeches
Further info: Pseudoterpna pruinata
 
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