Sussex Emerald Thalera fimbrialis
Sussex Emerald Thalera fimbrialis
70.304 BF1672
Wingspan 25-30 mm.
In Britain this moth is confined as a breeding species to a small area of south-east England, on shingle beaches. It was formerly found in Sussex, hence the common name, but no longer occurs there. It has also occurred several times as a migrant along the south coast.
It flies in July and August, and the larvae feed mostly on wild carrot (Daucus carota).
A Red Data Book species, it is protected in Britain.
In Britain this moth is confined as a breeding species to a small area of south-east England, on shingle beaches. It was formerly found in Sussex, hence the common name, but no longer occurs there. It has also occurred several times as a migrant along the south coast.
It flies in July and August, and the larvae feed mostly on wild carrot (Daucus carota).
A Red Data Book species, it is protected in Britain.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 0 |
| June | 2 |
| July | 0 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
