Grass Emerald
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| Pseudoterpna pruinata Walker, 1863 |
The Grass Emerald (Pseudoterpna pruinata) is a moth species that is fairly common throughout Britain with the exception of northern Scotland. It can be found in such habitats as heathland, moorland, and commons[1], where its larvae feed on broom, gorse, and petty whin.[2]
[edit] Appearance
When newly emerged from their cocoons, Grass Emeralds are bright bluish-green in coloration with a white spiracular stripe, but they quickly fade into a greyish shade.[1][2] An adult Grass Emerald has a wingspan of 30-35mm.
