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Swallow-tailed Moth
Ourapteryx sambucaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1922 / 70.243
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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 22-30mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved woody plants. Hawthorn, Blackthorn etc.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.

Unmistakable large, pale lemon yellow moth, with characteristic pointed tails on each hindwing.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
15/06/2025128TF63Hunstanton (S)
15/06/2025228TF63Heacham
14/06/2025128TF90Scoulton
14/06/2025227TG10Cringleford (UEA)
14/06/2025127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
14/06/2025128TF72Harpley / Little Massingham
14/06/2025128TL99Griston / Northacre
13/06/2025128TF92Great Ryburgh
13/06/2025128TL79Mundford
13/06/2025128TF63Heacham
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