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Swallow-tailed Moth
Ourapteryx sambucaria

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1922 / 70.243
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Yorkshire Status: Common and widespread resident.

Sutton & Beaumont, 1989: A moth of woods and gardens and in some areas, such as the Wolds, almost restricted to the latter habitat (PQW pers. comm.). Recorded frequently in vice-counties 62 to 64 but slightly less in VC61 and VC65 where there is generally less woodland.

2012 (CHF): Continues to be common and widespread with no recent changes in numbers or range.

Recorded in 160 (80%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1846.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Additional Stats

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Forewing: 22-30mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Many broadleaved woody plants
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/11/2022162SE65 - York (E)
23/09/2022163SE72 - Goole
11/08/2022164SE24 - Bramhope / Otley
10/08/2022164SE24 - Bramhope / Otley
08/08/2022163SK38 - Sheffield
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