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Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Focusing on insects, arachnids and other small nature subjects from East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Light Emerald
Campaeae margaritaria
LEPIDOPTERA | Geometroidea
Geometridae (Geometrids) > Ennominae > Campaeini
Checklist ref. 70.283
Designation: 'macro-moth'
Status: common and widely distributed
Typical habitat: mainly woodland, but also gardens with trees and shrubs
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â mainly broadleaved trees and shrubs
Flight behaviour: flies at night, but readily comes to light; easily disturbed by day
Flight season: May - October
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Three Legged Cross (house wall), East Dorset | Aug.21
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