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Common Swift
Korscheltellus lupulina (Linnaeus, 1758)
Hepialidae
17 / 3.002
Photo © Mark Marshall

Similar Devon Species
Orange Swift
Triodia sylvina
Gold Swift
Phymatopus hecta
Forewing: M 11-16mm. F 15-20mm.
Flight: One generation. May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses, Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Recorded in 79 (83%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1917.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
02/07/202414SS44 - North Devon
02/07/202413SX64 - South Devon
02/07/202413SX79 - South Devon
30/06/202414SS44 - North Devon
28/06/202413ST01 - South Devon
Further info: Korscheltellus lupulina
 
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