| 1674 ~ Little Emerald ~ Jodis lactearia | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common S,C,NW. Montgomeryshire Status A scarce species. The 2011 record from Commins Coch (pictured below) was the first in the county since 1993. Wingspan : M & F, 23-26mm. Confusion species Small Grass Emerald. |
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time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Open woodland, hedgerows, heathland, moorland, scrub and grassland. Foodplant Downy birch, silver birch, hazel, hawthorn, blackthorn, hornbeam, bilberry, dogwood, broom, sweet chestnut and sallow. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small green larva in leaves. Larva late June-early Oct. |
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 Photo by PRW, 15th May 2011, Commins Coch |
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