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White-barred Clearwing
Synanthedon spheciformis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Sesiidae: Sesiinae
375 / 52.006
Photo © Kevin Radley,  Wheatfen Nature Reserve 30/06/2019

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 12-14mm.
Flight: May-July.
Foodplant:   Alder, Birches.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
A relatively large and dark species.
Heathland, Alder groves, woodland edges, streamsides etc.
Found in Norfolk at suitable Broadland sites, especially where alder saplings grow.
Overwinters as a larva at least twice.

Pheromone attractants: TIP
Pheromone activity day time: 9:30-18:00, peak 11:00-16:00.
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Several recent records, Norfolk Broads.

Recorded in 14 (19%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
29/06/2024127TG13Aldborough / Hanworth
25/06/2024+27TG42Hickling NNR / Potter Heigham
24/06/2024127TG10Bowthorpe
24/05/2024127TG42Hickling NNR / Potter Heigham
24/05/2024727TG32Irstead / Catfield
23/05/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
20/05/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
18/05/2024227TG10Cringleford (UEA)
23/06/2023127TG13Hempstead
22/06/2023+27TG13Wickmere
Further info: Synanthedon spheciformis
 
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