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Swallow-tailed Moth
Ourapteryx sambucaria (Linnaeus, 1758)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1922 / 70.243
Photo © Ken Palmer,  (digitised by G. Follows) pupae

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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 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
08/10/2024128TF63Dersingham
22/09/2024127TG11Costessey
22/09/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
21/09/2024128TF63Snettisham
19/09/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
03/08/2024127TG42Eccles
02/08/2024+27TG41Filby
31/07/2024727TG33Ridlington
29/07/2024127TG31Upton
28/07/2024127TG11Costessey
Further info: Ourapteryx sambucaria
 
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