Small Emerald (Hemistola chrysoprasaria, (Esper, 1795))

General Information

Pupates in the foodplant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Traveller's-joy (Clematis vitalba), clematis (Clematis spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Usually chalk or limestone where the food plant is present.

Regional Information

Recorded in 50 (18.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 12 June to 12 September

Similar Species

Great Staughton

Light Emerald Campaea margaritaria (=margaritata)

1673 (ABH70.302) Small Emerald Hemistola chrysoprasaria, (Esper, 1795)

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