Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Butterflies and moths: Geometridae 

Light emerald

Campaea margaritaria

Notes

Large geometrid moth with pale green wings crossed by two more or less straight bands made up of a dark green upper and white lower stripe. The very tip of the wing has a small red mark.

Sightings by month

Found on the grass during the day 2nd July, 2022 and caught in light trap 8th July. Three caught in light trap 25th June, 2023.