General comments:
Widespread resident.

The larvae of the Swallow-tailed Moth are 'stick caterpillars', camouflaged to resemble twigs, and can be very hard to find. If using a beating tray it is a good idea not to be too hasty to shake out the debris - allow it time to start moving! A small second generation of adults in October/November is beginning to show in the flight chart; this very recent phenomenon is apparently repeated in other southern English counties.

Recorded in 36 (88%) of 41 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1887. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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