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. Anglian Lepidopterist Supplies
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. Additional Stats
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