70.305 BF1669 – Common Emerald – Geometridae – Hemithea aestivaria
Common Emerald – Geometridae – Geometrinae – Hemithea aestivaria – colour code •
STATUS – A resident and generally common locally throughout South Derbyshire. It has a restricted distribution with most of the population resident in areas south of the Trent Valley. Rare or absent from the north of the county.
ID POINTERS – Chequered fringes to fore and hind wings, wavy cross-lines and a single cross-line on hind wing that has a sharp central projection and pointed forewings help to confirm the ID.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing – June – July.
IMAGES – Melbourne – Images by Tony Davison©
Common Emerald