Common Emerald - Hemithea aestivaria
Description
Wingspan 24 to 27 mm. Distinctively shaped and with chequered fringes - this is an easy species to recognise but, like many green moths, its colour tends to fade fairly quickly.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Around woodland and hedgerows.
When to see it
It flies from dusk onwards in June and July.
Life History
The larvae feed on bushes such as Hawthorn and Blackthorn.
UK Status
Fairly frequent in the southern half of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)
Reference
70.305 BF1669
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