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Thalera fimbrialis

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Thalera fimbrialis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Thalera
Species:
T. fimbrialis
Binomial name
Thalera fimbrialis

Thalera fimbrialis, the Sussex emerald, is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in Europe and Asia up to the area surrounding the Amur River.

It is rare in the UK.[1]

The wingspan is 25–30 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.

The larvae feed on various woody and herbaceous plants such as Erica, Calluna and Potentilla.

References

  1. ^ "Lade Pits and the Denge Sound Mirrors". RSPB. Retrieved 30 November 2017.