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Common Emerald
Hemithea aestivaria
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Sussex Emerald
Thalera fimbrialis

(Scopoli, 1763) 1672 / 70.304

Davey, P., 2009: Resident at Dungeness in Kent, and, prior to 1950, probably resident on the Crumbles near Eastbourne in Sussex, otherwise a very rare immigrant, the larva has been found feeding on wild carrot (Daucus carota) and ragwort (Senecio spp.) in south-east England; abroad it is often found on yarrow (Achillea spp.). The species is resident across much of Europe between 35°N and 55°N, colonising dry open habitats on stony, rocky or sandy soils. In Dorset, two individuals have been... Read More

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Recorded in 1 (3%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1936.
Last Recorded in 1936.
(Data up to end 2019)
Additional Stats

Red List: Endangered (EN)
GB Status: Nationally Rare
Former Status: Red Data Book
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2019)
Date#VC10k Area
11/08/193619SZ07 Swanage

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