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Swallow-tailed Moth
Ourapteryx sambucaria

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1922 / 70.243

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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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
27/07/2023120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
23/07/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
21/07/2023120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
19/07/2023220TL31 - Hertford
19/07/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
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VC20 VC21 VC21 VC20
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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
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