Gold Swift (Phymatopus hecta) (=Hepialus hecta) - Norfolk Moths

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Gold Swift

Phymatopus hecta

(Linnaeus, 1758)	16 / 3.004
=Hepialus hecta

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.
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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k	General Area
24/08/2023	2	28	TF64	Hunstanton
20/08/2023	1	28	TF74	Holme NNR
19/08/2023	1	28	TF74	Holme NNR
17/08/2023	1	28	TF74	Holme NNR
16/08/2023	1	28	TF74	Holme NNR

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Forewing:	M 12-15mm. F 13-16mm.
Flight:	One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:	Bracken
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Former Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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