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Copper Underwing
Amphipyra pyramidea (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Amphipyrinae
2297 / 73.062
Photo © Lynnette Nicholson, Mark Golley,  29/07/2024 - Cley

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Svensson's Copper Underwing
Amphipyra berbera
Forewing: 21-26mm.
Flight: One generation July-Oct.
Foodplant:   Hawthorns, Blackthorn, Crab Apple, Hazel, Honeysuckle.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2/4
Status
Widespread in woodland, scrub, hedgerows, fens, heathland, gardens and parks.

Very similar to Svensson's Copper Underwing.
Copper Underwing tends to be brighter and more contrasting with bolder chequering on the abdomen.
The underside of the hindwing is considered the most reliable distinguishing feature, the orange suffusion stops at the black cross-line on the hindwing.

Underside of hindwings

(Copper & Svensson's)


Other external features are considered subjective and unreliable.
Record as Copper Underwing agg. if unsure.

Verification Grade Comment: Hindwing must be checked or Gen. Det.

Recorded in 65 (88%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
06/10/2024128TF83North Creake
21/09/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
19/09/2024128TF63Snettisham
18/09/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
18/09/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
18/09/2024127TG13Hempstead
17/09/2024128TF63Snettisham
16/09/2024127TG13Little Barningham
16/09/2024127TM17Scole
15/09/2024127TG13Hempstead
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