Today, whilst rummaging in the undergrowth, I disturbed this flighty gem. After some research (yes, I googled “blue/green moth”) I discovered it is most likely the small emerald moth. The caterpillars feed on native clematis, commonly known as old man’s beard, and the adults fly from July to August. This one is fashionably early. Or perhaps we must blame climate disruption. You pick.
Small Emerald
Off The Edge Gardening 
What a beautiful colour he is!
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And we (I) always think of moths as being dull?
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Yes, a kind of washed out, tie-dyed emerald. I would quite like a jumper like that.
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Wow! I have never seen one despite the fact that I do have native clematis in my garden.
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My first too, I think I disturbed it when I was clearing a bed. I bet they are lurking.
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So beautiful, so unmothlike.
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It was only its behaviour that made me think it was a moth, I hope it found a new resting place.
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I do like moths, and now you have mentioned the wild clematis, since we have a big bank of it growing over the wall, I am primed to be on the lookout.
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Keep ever vigilant, Sis!
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Just stunning!
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It is a little beauty!
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