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Red-belted Clearwing
Synanthedon myopaeformis
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Synanthedon culiciformis
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Red-tipped Clearwing
Synanthedon formicaeformis

(Esper, 1783) 380 / 52.008

Norfolk status
Common.
Red forewing tip and broad red band on abdomen.
Sallow carr, swamp, osier or withy beds, riverbanks, flooded pits and ponds. Other damp marshy areas.

Can often be found by day, without the use of a lure, feeding at flowers.

Pheromone attractants: MYO, or TIP, or TIP+VES, or MYO+TIP+VES NEW- FOR
Pheromone activity day times: 13:00-18:00.
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Like many of the clearwings, was formerly considered scarce, but due to the increased availability of pheromone lures is apparently much more common and widespread than previously thought.

Recorded in 48 (65%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1879.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
07/08/2024128TL79Mundford
31/07/2024128TF91Dereham
30/07/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
29/07/2024327TG23North Walsham
23/07/2024228TL69Southery
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Forewing: 9-11mm.
Flight: May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Osiers, Willows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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