Geometridae: Geometrinae

07969 Large Emerald Geometra papilionaria, (Linnaeus, 1758)

BF1666 (ABH70.299)

Strandzha, SE Bulgaria, 17th June 2015. MV trap.
Strandzha, SE Bulgaria, 17th June 2015. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Strandzha, SE Bulgaria, 17th June 2015. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019


General Information

Occasionally recorded in light traps on tours.

 

Pupates in leaf litter.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 24-29mm.
Foodplant(s): Downy Birch (Betula pubescens), Silver Birch (Betula pendula), Hazel (Corylus avellana), Alder (Alnus glutinosa), Beech (Fagus sylvatica)
Flying: One generation, June-August
UK Presence: Resident

Habitat

Woodland, scrubby heathland, grassland, hedgerows and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.1%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in July 2013

Recorded date range (Adult): 15 July to 15 July



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Spiny
Colours:
Green, yellow, white, red, brown
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2