Geometridae: Geometrinae

07980 Common Emerald Hemithea aestivaria, (Hübner, 1789)

BF1669 (ABH70.305)

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General Information

Pupates in leaves of food plant.

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

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Midland Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Hazel (Corylus avellana), oaks (Quercus spp.), willows (Salix spp.), birches (Betula spp.), Barberry (Berberis vulgaris), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Woodland, hedgerows, heathland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.



Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown, red, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2