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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 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
17/05/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
17/05/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
17/05/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
16/05/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
16/05/2024127TG51Caister
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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
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Further info: Korscheltellus lupulina
 
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