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Common Swift
Korscheltellus lupulina

(Linnaeus, 1758) 17 / 3.002
=Hepialus lupulinus

Norfolk status
Most common of our swift moths.
Grassland, gardens, roadsides, fens and is widespread across Norfolk.

Females are larger than the males and not so brightly marked. The markings on the males also vary greatly.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
30/09/2023127TG33Ridlington
23/08/2023128TF70Oxborough / Foulden Common
22/08/2023128TL78Weeting
21/08/2023+27TG41Filby
15/08/2023427TG31Ludham
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Forewing: M 11-16mm. F 15-20mm.
Flight: One generation. May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses, Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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