1669 Common Emerald Hemithea aestivaria

Trapped - Melbourne, Derbyshire - June 14th 2004
This species is a resident and is fairly common but on a local basis in the south of Derbyshire. It is rare or absent north of the Trent Valley region. On the wing from mid-June to late July.

Food Plant - Hawthorn, Midland Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Hazel, Oaks, willows, birches.