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Copper Underwing
Amphipyra pyramidea (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Amphipyrinae
2297 / 73.062
Photo © Chris McGaw,  08/09/2023 - Cherry Hinton

Similar Cambs Species
Svensson's Copper Underwing
Amphipyra berbera
Forewing: 21-26mm.
Flight: One generation July-Oct.
Foodplant:   Hawthorns, Blackthorn, Crab Apple, Hazel, Honeysuckle.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2/4

Verification Grade Comment: Hindwing must be checked or Gen. Det.

Recorded in 24 (65%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1905.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/09/2023129TL45 - Cambridge
07/09/2023129TL56 - Burwell/Anglesey Abbey
06/09/2023129TL45 - Cambridge
01/09/2023129TL45 - Cambridge
27/08/2023+29TL64 - Horseheath
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