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LARGE EMERALD - Geometra papilionaria
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Large Emerald by David Green   Large Emerald distribution
     

The Large Emerald is a striking moth with a butterfly like resting posture.  It inhabits woodland, scrubby heathland, large hedgerows and well established gardens and parks.  The larvae feed on birch, hazel and alder.

 
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Pre-2000 records
Large Emerald flight time

Flight Times
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