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Common Swift
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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 51 (69%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
07/08/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
30/06/2024227TG33Ridlington
29/06/2024127TG42Eccles
14/06/2024227TG13Little Barningham
02/06/2024128TF61Shouldham Warren
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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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Further info: Phymatopus hecta
 
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