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Swallow-tailed Moth
Ourapteryx sambucaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1922 / 70.243
Photo © Adam Bassett,  Marlow Bottom, 24/06/2005

Similar Upper Thames Species: None
Foodplant:   Many broadleaved woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and common across the region, in a wide range of habitats.

Recorded in 69 (88%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
13/10/2022123SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
30/07/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
29/07/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
28/07/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
24/07/2022122SU86 - Wokingham / Bracknell
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