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Lesser Swallow Prominent
Pheosia gnoma (Fabricius, 1777)
Notodontidae: Notodontinae
2006 / 71.018
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  12/05/2021 - Peddars Way

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Swallow Prominent
Pheosia tremula
Forewing: 20-26mm.
Flight: Two generations April-June. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Birch.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
More distinct white wedge at the tornus of the forewing than Swallow Prominent.


Swallow & Lesser Swallow

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
12/04/2025127TG11Horsford
06/04/2025127TG23North Walsham
05/10/2024127TG11Horsford
30/09/2024127TG33Ridlington
14/09/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
09/09/2024+27TG03Thornage
05/09/2024128TF63Dersingham
05/09/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
05/09/2024127TG14West Runton
04/09/2024228TF63Dersingham
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