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Swallow-tailed Moth
Ourapteryx sambucaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1922 / 70.243
Photo © Ian Ellis,  01/07/2011 - Cottenham

Similar Cambs Species: None
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

Recorded in 25 (68%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1878.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
09/07/2023129TL45 - Cambridge
08/07/2023229TL44 - Fowlmere/Sawston
08/07/2023129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
08/07/2023129TL45 - Cambridge
08/07/2023129TL66 - Chippenham/Cheveley
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