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Svensson's Copper Underwing
Amphipyra berbera
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Copper Underwing
Amphipyra pyramidea
(Linnaeus, 1758) 2297 / 73.062

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Very similar to Svensson's Copper Underwing.The underside of the hindwing is considered the most reliable distinguishing feature to separate the two species.

Verification Grade Comment: Hindwing must be checked to determine or dissection. Acceptable flight time in county: 1 July to 30 October

Recorded in 21 (95%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
13/08/2024330TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
05/08/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
11/10/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
25/09/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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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
 Immature Adult
Further info: Amphipyra pyramidea
 
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