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Swallow-tailed Moth
Ourapteryx sambucaria
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1922 / 70.243

Recorded in 25 (68%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1878.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area or Nature Reserve
17/07/2023+29TL64 - Horseheath
12/07/2023129TL34 - Royston
09/07/2023129TL45 - Cambridge
09/07/2023+29TL64 - Horseheath
08/07/2023129TL66 - Chippenham Fen
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Forewing: 22-30mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved woody plants Hawthorn, Blackthorn etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
Further info: Ourapteryx sambucaria
 
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