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Svensson's Copper Underwing
Amphipyra berbera
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Copper Underwing
Amphipyra pyramidea

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2297 / 73.062

Davey, P., 2009: A species found widely across southern Britain but largely absent further north, the larva feeding on various deciduous shrub and tree species. In Dorset, the moth is at low density, rising to frequent locally in deciduous woods. There are very few records from open grassland habitat either inland or on the coast.

Hill, L., 2013: Please see discussion under Svensson's Copper Underwing2298.

Recorders are requested to state in their records if the underside hindwing... Read More

Recorded in 36 (90%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1955.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 21-26mm
Flight: July - October
Foodplant:   Hawthorns, Blackthorn, Crab Apple, Hazel, Honeysuckle
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2/3
< Anomalous | Svensson's Copper Underwing >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
10/10/2023+9SY58 Abbotsbury
10/10/202319SY78 Broadmayne
01/10/2023+9SY58 Abbotsbury
16/09/202359ST60 Cerne Abbas
10/09/202339SY49 Bridport

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