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Photo © Jim Wheeler, Buxton Heath 27/06/09 |
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| Gold Swift
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(Linnaeus, 1758) |
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=Hepialus hecta
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Norfolk status Local. Bands on forewing run parallel unlike other swift moths.
Mainly open woodland, heath and rough grassland.
Male moths of this species known to swarm around foodplant at dusk and release a pheromone scent resembling that of pineapple!Recorded in 50 (68%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1834. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats
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