Status Morley's Final Catalogue: Distinctly local, usually inside woods. Often common among birch at Bentley; Martlesham garden (D); Monks Soham garden, one on 25 June 1912; a few in Blythburgh Wood among beech annually in 1925-35 (Mly). Probably commoner, but unlocalised, in west of County.
Recent Suffolk Status: Very common.
Life history: Double-brooded, with the second brood producing larger numbers. Larvae have been found early in the year in the county.
Identification: Small emerald has curved white lines, not straight.
Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.Recorded in 56 (97%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1912. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats |