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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 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2022.
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
15/08/2022	1	28	TF51 - Tilney/Wiggenhall
15/08/2022	7	27	TG13 - Baconsthorpe
14/08/2022	6	27	TG13 - Baconsthorpe
14/08/2022	1	28	TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
14/08/2022	1	27	TM29 - Newton Flotman/Hempnall

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Forewing:	21-26mm.
Flight:	One generation July-Oct.
Foodplant:	Hawthorns, Blackthorn, Crab Apple, Hazel, Honeysuckle
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 2/4

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