Common Emerald (Hemithea aestivaria)


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Common Emerald
Hemithea aestivaria (H?bner, 1799)
Geometridae : Geometrinae

1669 / 70.305

Photo © Nigel Partridge, 02-07-2008 Loosley Row, Bucks.

Similar Upper Thames Species: None

Foodplant:	Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel, oaks, willows, Barberry
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region in a range of habitats.

Recorded in 67 (48%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
30/07/2022	1	24	SU89 - High Wycombe
21/07/2022	1	24	SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
19/07/2022	1	23	SU68 - Wallingford / Woodcote
18/07/2022	1	24	SP91 - Pitstone, Ivinghoe Hills
17/07/2022	1	23	SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton

Further info: Hemithea aestivaria

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Lepiforum.de		Upper Thames Moths (Full)