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70.297 ~ 1665s1 ~ Grass Emerald ~
Pseudoterpna pruinata
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
Quite common, across the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 35-40mm.
Confusion species
None.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Most habitats.
Foodplant
Gorse, broom and petty whin.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a very small larva. Larva July-early June. Pupates in plant debris.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo of 'green form' by PB, 25th July 2009, Cors Dyfi
Photo by PRW, 8th Aug 2008, Commins Coch.
Pic shows 'red form'
Photo by PRW, 28th June 2010, Commins Coch
Photo by MDH, 6th July 2010, Llanfyllin
Photo by MDH, 4th July 2011, Llanfyllin