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Large Emerald
Geometra papilionaria

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1666 / 70.299

Morley's Final Catalogue: A good deal commoner and broader distributed than was supposed in 1890. Sudbury, Copdock, Belstead, Bentley, Ipswich, Freston, a few at Waldringfield, Brandeston, Stowmarket. Tuddenham (Sparke). Beccles (Crf); Barnby Broad, rare in mid-August 1898 (Mly); Fritton 1935.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common across the county.

Life history: Single brooded in the summer.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: Woodland, wooded gardens, wooded heathland, scrub areas.

Recorded in 50 (86%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1898.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
04/09/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
01/09/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
13/08/2024126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
09/08/2024125TM47 - Blythburgh/Dunwich
09/08/2024225TM49 - Somerleyton/Beccles
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Forewing: 24-29mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Downy Birch, Silver Birch, Hazel, Alder, (Beech)
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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