Hemistola chrysoprasaria – This is rarely seen in my county, and there has only been but a handful of ecologically recorded sightings since the first one in 1967, this one being one of them. A beautiful green moth with distinctive pale crosslines.
Copyright: Peter Hillman
Camera used: Nikon D7200
Date taken: 8th July 2017
Place: Attracted to moth trap, rear garden, Staffordshire
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Really gorgeous!
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Thank you, Liz 🙂 This was a very special find at the time.
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It is so very beautiful. You must have been happy meeting this moth.
miriam
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Hi Miriam, Thank you 🙂 Yes, I was delighted, especially when I realised how rare it was to visit here 🙂
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It’s so beautiful – the color of celedon pottery glaze. How special for you to find one! You must have been thrilled, and probably quite surprised.
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I was very thrilled and surpised, Linda. I do love the shade of green and its fine, pale lines. I may never see one again so glad it dropped by that night 🙂
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That’s a real beauty, Peter! The green and those delicate lines are a great combo.
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Thank you, Ellen. It was a beautiful discovery 🙂
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You were so lucky to spot this. With that in mind it may have spotted you and flown specifically to your moth trap to meet you and share a special moment.
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Ha ha! It may have done 🙂 I was lucky, Jill. You just never know what may drop in and surpise you.
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Wow, 👍.
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Thank you, Ted )
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This one is a beautiful colour!
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I don’t see many green moths, so always pleased when one drops in for a visit. Thank you, Anne 🙂
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Beautifully photographed, Pete! Exciting find!
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Thank you. It sure was exciting, Belinda 🙂
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What a beautiful moth! Emerald is a good name for this tender green. That speaks for you and your garden Pete 🙂 Congratulations!
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I appreciate that, thank you 🙂
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Emeralds are such beautiful moths and great that you’ve got a rare one to boot. Lovely.
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Thank you, Steve. It was an exciting moment.
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