Single Lined Emerald
 
Location: Edmonton, AB
Date: Jun. 28, 2006
               
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Single Lined Emerald

Common Name:  Single Lined Emerald

Latin Name:  Nemoria unitaria Packard, 1873
                       
(R. Bercha, det.)

Wingspan:  14.5 - 16 mm

Range: Alberta

Habitat: Deciduous and mixed wood forests

Time of year seen: Mid -June to  July

Caterpillar's Diet: Gooseberry (?)

Other: The single Lined Emerald is a widespread species found from Saskatchewan west to the coast of British Columbia.  It is our largest Emerald with a wing span up to 16mm.  The adult moths are nocturnal and are attracted to light.

Photo courtesy D. MacEachem ©2006.
     
         
                    
         

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