General comments:
Widespread and common resident.

It was only as recently as 1968 it was realised that what had, to that date, been called the Copper Underwing actually comprised two species and Svensson's Copper Underwing, also known as the Dusky Copper Underwing, was split from it. As a result, no records prior to that date can be accepted without sight of a voucher specimen. Thus, our first record becomes that of a moth caught at Whippendell Wood, on 11th September 1964, by Barry Goater. The Copper Underwing is a widespread and common species in Hertfordshire and Middlesex.

Recorded in 36 (88%) of 41 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1945. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats

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