Noctuidae: Amphipyrinae
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Similar Norfolk Species
Svensson's Copper Underwing
Amphipyra berbera
Copper Underwing
2297 Amphipyra pyramidea
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Norfolk status
Widespread in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, fens, heathland, gardens and parks.

Very similar Svensson's Copper Underwing.
Can be determined by examination of the underside of hindwing.

Underside of hindwings

(Copper & Svensson's)

Recorded in 63 (91%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2012.

‹ Marbled Green  |  Svensson's Copper Underwing ›

Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
23/10/2012127TM49 - Geldeston/Haddiscoe
12/10/2012127TG24 - Cromer
01/10/2012127TG04 - Blakeney/Cley
30/09/2012127TG04 - Blakeney/Cley
28/09/2012128TF91 - Dereham
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Forewing: 21-26mm.
Season: One generation July-Oct.
Foodplant:   Hawthorns, Blackthorn, Crab Apple, Hazel, Honeysuckle
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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