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Swallow-tailed Moth
Ourapteryx sambucaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1922 / 70.243
Photo © Ken Palmer,  (digitised by G. Follows)

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Similar Norfolk Species: None
Forewing: 22-30mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved woody plants. Hawthorn, Blackthorn etc.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Norfolk Status
Common and widespread.

Unmistakable large, pale lemon yellow moth, with diagnostic pointed tail on hindwing.

Recorded in 67 (97%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2020.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/08/2020127TG51 - Winterton/Caister
31/07/2020127TM39 - Loddon/Ditchingham
30/07/2020127TG23 - N.Walsham/Roughton
29/07/2020227TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
27/07/2020127TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
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