Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Thalera Higher classification Thalera | Phylum Arthropoda Family Geometridae Scientific name Thalera fimbrialis Rank Species | |
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Similar Butterflies and moths, Chlorissa viridata, Geometer moth, Essex emerald, Jodis lactearia | ||
Thalera fimbrialis, the Sussex emerald, is a species of moth of the family Geometridae. It is found in Europe and Asia up to the area surrounding the Amur River.
The wingspan is 25–30 mm. The moth flies from June to August depending on the location.
The larvae feed on various woody and herbaceous plants such as Erica, Calluna and Tormentil.
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