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Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around 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
![Light Emerald](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/370ce9_e1477724e9b44c85828e9c2f9c17aa62~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_572,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/370ce9_e1477724e9b44c85828e9c2f9c17aa62~mv2.jpg)
Three Legged Cross (house wall), East Dorset | Aug.21
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