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Swallow-tailed Moth
Ourapteryx
sambucaria
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae
: Ennominae
1922
/
70.243
Photo ©
Ken Palmer
, (digitised by G. Follows)
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
68 (99%)
of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in
1834.
Last Recorded in
2019.
Latest 5 Records
Date
#
VC
10k Area
02/08/2019
1
27
TG10
-
Wymondham/Cringleford
31/07/2019
1
27
TM18
-
Diss
27/07/2019
+
27
TG30
-
Brundall/Cantley
26/07/2019
1
27
TG20
-
Norwich
25/07/2019
1
27
TG20
-
Norwich
Further info:
Ourapteryx sambucaria
UK Moths
Mothdissection UK
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Lepiforum.de
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