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Map-winged Swift
Korscheltellus fusconebulosa (DeGeer, 1778)
Hepialidae
18 / 3.003
Photo © Brian Jones,  2nd July 2018, Castleton, Derbyshire

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Orange Swift
Triodia sylvina
Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation. May-July.
Foodplant:   Bracken.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Morley's Final Catalogue: Eye in August 1859.

Recent Suffolk status: Not currently known to occur in the county. A more northern and western species in the UK in recent times.

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

Identification: A large species of Swift moth. Marbled map-like patterning with chequered wing fringes quite distinctive. Plain f. gallica has brown wings with a single white spot. Any records will require a clear photograph for confirmation.

Habitats: Moorland, heathland and open woodlands.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (2%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1859.
Last Recorded in 1859.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
August 1859+25TM17 - Eye/Hoxne
Further info: Korscheltellus fusconebulosa
 
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