Hepialidae
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Immature stages

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Common Swift
Korscheltellus lupulina
(Linnaeus, 1758) 17 / 3.002
=Hepialus lupulinus

Morley's Final Catalogue: Quite common everywhere from Bentley woods to Gorleston.

Recent Suffolk status: Very common and widespread.

Life history: Single-brooded, flying in late spring/early summer.

Identification: Markings can be variable especially in the extent of white. Females generally larger and plainer than the males. Normally dull brown in colour.

Habitats: Grasslands, gardens, woodland rides and waste ground.

Recorded in 55 (95%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
20/07/2024126TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
28/06/2024226TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
26/06/2024125TM47 - Blythburgh/Dunwich
26/06/2024226TL84 - Sudbury/Glemsford
25/06/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
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Forewing: M 11-16mm. F 15-20mm.
Flight: One generation. May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses, Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Korscheltellus lupulina
 
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