Morley's Final Catalogue: Distinctly local, usually inside woods. Often common among birch at Bentley; Martlesham garden (D); Monks Soham garden, one on 25 June 1912; a few in Blythburgh Wood among beech annually in 1925-35 (Mly). Probably commoner, but unlocalised, in west of County.

Recent Suffolk Status: Very common.

Life history: Double-brooded, with the second brood producing larger numbers. Larvae have been found early in the year in the county.

Identification: Small emerald has curved white lines, not straight.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 57 (98%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1912.
Last Recorded in 2023.