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Little Emerald
Jodis lactearia (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Geometrinae
1674 / 70.303
Photo © David Wilton,  Grangelands, Bucks May 2024

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Downy Birch, Silver Birch, Hazel, Hawthorn, Blackthorn
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Quite widespread across the region and fairly frequent, and possibly overlooked. Associated with scrub and hedgerows.

Recorded in 37 (47%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
20/07/2022124TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
12/07/2022124TQ08 - Colne Valley, Black Park
02/07/2022124SP60 - Waterperry, Long Crendon
22/06/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
15/06/2022124SP80 - Wendover, Princes Risborough
Further info: Jodis lactearia
 
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