A rare and local resident.
A species of mosses and heaths.
Overwinters as a pupa. Adults are easily disturbed during the day and is attracted to light.
Note Similar to a fresh Little Emerald but distinguished by deep green colour when fresh, a contrasting gold line along the costa and the angular shape of the wings.  | Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required. | |
Recorded in 8 (6%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1872. Last Recorded in 2019. (Data up to end 2023) |