Thalera fimbrialis

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Thalera fimbrialis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Thalera
Species: T. fimbrialis
Binomial name
Thalera fimbrialis
(Scopoli, 1763)

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

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 Tormentil.

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