Noctuidae : Amphipyrinae
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Immature stages

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Copper Underwing
Amphipyra pyramidea
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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)
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
18/09/2021127TG21 - N.Norwich/Spixworth
17/09/2021+27TG41 - Acle/Hemsby
10/09/2021+27TG41 - Acle/Hemsby
07/09/2021+27TG41 - Acle/Hemsby
28/08/2021127TG04 - Blakeney/Cley
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Express Record Svensson's Copper Underwing
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 21-26mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak, limes, Hornbeam, willows
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2/4
 Immature Adult
Further info: Amphipyra berbera
 
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