Geometridae: Geometrinae

1669 (ABH70.305) Common Emerald Hemithea aestivaria, (Hübner, 1789)

KR07980

Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Hemingford Grey, 14th June 2017. Light trap.
Hemingford Grey, 14th June 2017. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hemingford Grey, larva on Hawthorn 05-05-2022., em. 28th May. Fermale.
Hemingford Grey, larva on Hawthorn 05-05-2022., em. 28th May. Fermale.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hemingford Grey, larva on Hawthorn 05-05-2022., em. 28th May. Female.
Hemingford Grey, larva on Hawthorn 05-05-2022., em. 28th May. Female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Monks Wood NNR. 22-04-2008. 4th instar.
Monks Wood NNR. 22-04-2008. 4th instar.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hemingford Grey, from Hawthorn, 05-05-2022. Final instar.
Hemingford Grey, from Hawthorn, 05-05-2022. Final instar.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hemingford Grey, from Hawthorn as larva. 05-05-2022.. Female.
Hemingford Grey, from Hawthorn as larva. 05-05-2022.. Female.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hemingford Grey, from Hawthorn, as larva 05-05-2022. Frem ale.
Hemingford Grey, from Hawthorn, as larva 05-05-2022. Frem ale.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


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: Common

Habitat

Woodland, hedgerows, heathland and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 113 (41.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 31 May to 20 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 05 May to 02 July



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