Light Emerald - Campaea margaritaria

Wingspan 30-40 mm. An attractive pale-green species, which has a blood-red tip to the forewing, sometimes extending as a line along the outer edge of both fore and hindwings.

Broad-leaved woodland, areas with scattered trees, scrub, hedgerows, parks and gardens.

Flies from June to August, often with a partial second generation in the South, appearing in August and September.

The larvae live on the foliage of a number of deciduous trees.

It is quite commonly distributed throughout most of the British Isles. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.

Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)