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Red-tipped Clearwing
Synanthedon formicaeformis

(Esper, 1783) 380 / 52.008

Davey, P., 2009: A species found in England, the larva overwintering once beneath the bark of osier (Salix viminalis), goat willow (Salix caprea) and grey willow (Salix cinerea). There is often little external evidence of occupation within the infected stem or branch. Trunks or branches damaged by other insects may often be found to host the species and close inspection may reveal old emergence holes or empty pupa cases in the region of the wound. A further occasional characteristic is a... Read More

Recorded in 17 (43%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1979.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 9-11mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Osiers, willows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
10/08/202329SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown
19/07/202319SY79 Puddletown
05/07/202319SY99 Lytchett Matravers
17/06/202219SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown
03/06/202219SY78 Broadmayne

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