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Swallow Prominent
Pheosia tremula (Clerck, 1759)
Notodontidae: Notodontinae
2007 / 71.017
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Lesser Swallow Prominent
Pheosia gnoma
Forewing: 22-28mm.
Flight: Two generations April-June. Aug.
Foodplant:   Aspen, poplars, sallows and willows.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Widespread and common.
Similar to Lesser Swallow Prominent. Less distinct white wedge at the tornus of the forewing. Swallow Prom also has a wavy pale line in the dark area of the hindwing.


Swallow & Lesser Swallow

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
10/09/2023127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
09/09/2023127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
08/09/2023127TG51Caister
03/09/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
31/08/2023127TG42Eccles
31/08/2023927TG33Ridlington
29/08/2023327TG42Eccles
29/08/2023127TG31Upton
29/08/2023127TM49Thurlton
28/08/2023128TF50Upwell / Outwell
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