Hemithea aestivaria
A beautiful green forewing ground colour (best appreciated in fresh specimens) with darker green and white cross-lines which follow through on the underwings. Chequered fringes and distinctive wing shape makes this moth unmistakable. Wingspan 24 to 27mm.
Flies June to July after dusk, and is attracted to light. Found in woodland, parkland, hedgerows and gardens. Common and widespread in southern England and Wales.
The caterpillars feed on a variety of trees and shrubs, including Hawthorn, Blackthorn, oaks and willows.
June 2011, rear garden, Staffordshire. Camera Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38. © Pete Hillman 2011.
That is just so delicate, and must be very easily camouflaged.
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It is quite delicate, and the colour fades from their wings as they age.
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It’s fascinating with green insects on green background. Actually I wonder why some has bright colors attracting their enemies
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Thank you, Gunnar 🙂 The brightly coloured moths are so as general warnings to predators as they can be either poisonous or most distasteful to digest.
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Thanks. I see what you mean
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