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Lesser Swallow Prominent
Pheosia gnoma (Fabricius, 1777)
Notodontidae: Notodontinae
2006 / 71.018
Photo © Dave Miller,  24/05/2019 - Overstrand

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Swallow Prominent
Pheosia tremula
Forewing: 20-26mm.
Flight: Two generations April-June. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Birch.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Norfolk Status
More distinct white wedge at the tornus of the forewing than Swallow Prominent.


Swallow & Lesser Swallow

Recorded in 64 (93%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2020.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/09/2020128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
23/09/2020128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
22/09/2020228TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
08/09/2020128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
08/09/2020127TG14 - Sheringham
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