ABH 70.299	Large Emerald Geometra papilionaria		BF 1666
Back To	(Linnaeus, 1761)
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Family	Geometridae » Geometrinae
Wingspan	40-50 mm
Description	Really unmistakable, a large green moth with several white cross-lines, sometimes one or more are obscure or absent. Wing edges are wavy Key Identification Features: Large size Wavy white median line on both wings Small white dots near the outer margin of both win
Life Cycle	The caterpillar is brown at first, but after overwintering becomes green with brownish 'warts', and feeds mainly on birch (Betula). Throughout Britain, and flying in July and August, it is nocturnal and comes to light. One generation. June-Aug. Flies at night in June and July, when it is easily attracted by light.
Habitat	Common in woodland, scrubby heathland, hedgerows, gardens and parks throughout much of the British Isles.
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