Hepialidae
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Similar Norfolk Species
Orange Swift
Hepialus sylvina
Gold Swift
Hepialus hecta
Common Swift
17 Hepialus lupulinus
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Norfolk status
Most common of our swift moths. Female larger than the male, markings on males also vary greatly.

Grassland, gardens, roadsides, fens etc.

Recorded in 66 (96%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2012.

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
24/08/2012128TF84 - Burnham/Holkham
18/08/2012128TF84 - Burnham/Holkham
17/08/2012127TG20 - Norwich
16/08/2012128TF84 - Burnham/Holkham
21/07/2012128TF74 - Holme/Titchwell
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Forewing: M 11-16mm. F 15-20mm.
Season: One generation. May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses, Herbaceous plants
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
Further info: Hepialus lupulinus
 

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