Geometridae: Geometrinae

07965 Grass Emerald Pseudoterpna pruinata, (Hufnagel, 1767)

BF1665 (ABH70.297)

Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 15th June 2010.
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 15th June 2010.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Arda valley, Eastern Rhodopi Mtns., 15th June 2010.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
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General Information

Pupates in plant debris.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Gorse (Ulex europaeus), Broom (Cytisus scoparius), Petty Whin (Genista anglica)
Flying: One/two generations, June-August and September-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heathland, moorland, open woodland, scrub and shingle beaches.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, white, pink
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2