- Generally Common / Widespread
ID pointers: A large moth that rests with wings flat and open. A pale emerald green in colour with two obvious cross-lines running through both fore and hind wings. Each cross-line is a darker green, edged with white. Wing tips are pointed and the hind wings are slightly scalloped with a prominent point at the tip. Fairly diagnostic.
Distribution: An attractive resident that is common and widely distributed throughout Derbyshire. Present in all areas of the county. Mainly associated with birch woodland where it can be very common.
Forewing: 18-26mm
IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne, Derbyshire – Image by Tony Davison ©