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Large Emerald
Geometra papilionaria

(Linnaeus, 1758) 70.299

Widespread across the region and quite frequent, mainly in woodland.

Recorded in 64 (82%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Birches, also Hazel and Alder
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
25/08/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP70
23/08/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP70
17/08/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP70
07/08/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSU98
06/08/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSU98

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