Large Emerald, Geometra papilionaria Geometridae     Geometrinae

ABH 70.299
B&F 1666   *   Geometra papilionaria   *   Large Emerald


Widespread, can be locally common
Wingspan: 40-50mm

Season: June-August
Habitat: Heaths, moors and woodland

Larval food plants: Mainly Birch, also Hazel, Alder and Beech


Large Emerald, Geometra papilionaria
Large Emerald, Geometra papilionaria
Studland, Dorset. August 2013

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