Morley's Final Catalogue: Considered to be too 'widely distributed' to localise in 1890. It may be so, but no later records have come in, excepting its occasional occurrence at electric lights in Ipswich during July, and quite rarely at lamps in Monks Soham. None seem noticed on our broad heathlands during recent years.

Recent Suffolk Status: Local on heaths in the Brecks and Sandlings.

Life history: Single brooded in the summer. Comes to light and can be disturbed from the foodplants during the day.
Larvae overwinter partially grown and have been found in the county in late spring.

Identification: The bluish green colouration distinguishes this species from other emeralds.

Habitat: Mainly heathland and other sandy habitats where Broom and Gorse is found.

Recorded in 23 (40%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1940. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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