70.299 BF1666  -  Geometridae -  Geometrinae - Geometra papilionaria - Large Emerald Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Green -  Rare / Uncommon / Scarce   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Geometridae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Really unmistakable, a large green moth with several white cross-lines, sometimes one or more are obscure or absent. Wing edges are wavy.
Distribution:  A resident that is generally uncommon and locally distributed throughout Derbyshire. Probably present in all areas of old deciduous woodland that has a large proportion of mature birch. Population densities are low and only recorded in single figures even at favourable sites.
Flight Period: July /  August /  -  On the wing – July – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - occasionally flies on sunny days Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Ashlin Bower, Dave Evans  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 40-50mm
Forewing: 24-29mm
Food Plant: Birch (Betula).
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IMAGES BELOW:  Barber Booth, Edale, Derbyshire – Image by Ashlin Bower© / Belper – Dave Evans©

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