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Dusky Clearwing
Paranthrene tabaniformis

(Rottemburg, 1775) 372 / 52.004

Morley's Final Catalogue: Paranthrene tabaniformis, Rott., is immigrant from the continent to Essex: three British examples alone are known.

Recent Suffolk status: First found at a site in west Suffolk on 18/06/2023 using the TAB pheromone lure. Found at a second site, Lakenheath Fen RSPB reserve on 24/06/2023 with more moths noted there on subsequent dates. A third site again in west Suffolk was located on 08/07/2023.

Life history: Single-brooded in one extended generation on the continent, UK flight time currently not fully known.

Identification: A large clearwing species unlike any other.

Habitats: Wet woodlands, river valleys.

Verification Grade Comment: A photo or specimen will be required for any record of this species.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (2%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2023.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/07/2023126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
09/07/2023126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
08/07/2023126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
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Forewing: 14mm
Flight: Late May-mid July
Foodplant:   Aspen, Poplars
GB Status: Unknown
Former Status: Extinct
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
     
Underlying maps using Digital Map Data © Norfolk Online Lepidoptera Archive - NOLA™ - Suffolk 2023. © James Wheeler - Norfolk Moths 2007 - 2023. Data © NOLA™ - Suffolk 2023
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