Svensson's Copper Underwing (Amphipyra berbera) - Norfolk Moths

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Svensson's Copper Underwing

Amphipyra berbera

Fletcher, 1968

2298 / 73.063

Norfolk status
Local.
Woodland, scrub, hedgerows, gardens and parks.

Very similar to 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 58 (78%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1961.
Last Recorded in 2021.
Additional Stats

< Copper Underwing

Copper Underwing agg. >

Determination
	Difficult_species_guide_page_70 - (Townsend, Clifton, Goodey)

List Species Records [Show All Latest]

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
18/09/2021	1	27	TG21 - N.Norwich/Spixworth
17/09/2021	+	27	TG41 - Acle/Hemsby
15/09/2021	1	28	TF41 - W.Walton/Walpole
14/09/2021	1	27	TG14 - Sheringham
10/09/2021	+	27	TG41 - Acle/Hemsby

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Forewing:	21-26mm.
Flight:	One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:	Pedunculate Oak, limes, Hornbeam, willows
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 2/4

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Adult

Further info: Amphipyra berbera

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