70.243 BF1922 - Swallow-tailed Moth - Geometridae - Ourapteryx sambucaria

70.243 BF1922 - Geometridae - Ennominae - Ourapteryx sambucaria - Swallow-tailed Moth

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Geometridae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Fairly unmistakable. A large pale creamy-lemon moth with obvious “Swallow-tails” on the tips of the hind-wings, with two brown spots either side of the basal tail tip. Two light orange-brown angled cross-lines running through the upper fore and hind wings.

Distribution: Widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Present in most areas of the county but most frequently seen in suburban lowland areas.

Flight Period: June / July / - On the wing June – July

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - attracted to light, but can also be disturbed during the day

Wingspan: 40-50mm
Forewing: 22-30mm

Food Plant: Ivy (Hedera helix).

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

Swallow-tailed Moth – Ourapteryx sambucaria