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Copper Underwing

Amphipyra pyramidea

(Linnaeus, 1758)

2297 / 73.062

Norfolk status
Widespread in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, fens, heathland, gardens and parks.

Very similar Svensson's Copper Underwing.
The underside of the hindwing is considered the most, but not totally reliable distinguishing feature.

Underside of hindwings

(Copper & Svensson's)

Other external features are considered subjective and unreliable.
Record as Copper Underwing agg. if unsure.

Verification Grade Comment: Hindwing must be checked or Gen. Det.

Recorded in 64 (86%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2021.
Additional Stats

< Anomalous

Svensson's Copper Underwing >

Determination
	Difficult_species_guide_page_70 - (Townsend, Clifton, Goodey)

List Species Records [Show All Latest]

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
13/10/2021	1	28	TF93 - Fakenham/Walsingham
08/10/2021	1	27	TG31 - Horning/Hoveton
03/10/2021	1	27	TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
30/09/2021	25	27	TG33 - Bacton
25/09/2021	1	27	TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford

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Forewing:	21-26mm.
Flight:	One generation July-Oct.
Foodplant:	Hawthorns, Blackthorn, Crab Apple, Hazel, Honeysuckle
Nat Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 2/4

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Adult

Further info: Amphipyra pyramidea

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