Map-winged Swift (Korscheltellus fusconebulosa (=Pharmacis) (=Hepialus), (DeGeer, 1778))

General Information

This moth has distinctive map-like markings and chequered fringes and is unlike any other swifts found in the UK.

Flies at dusk.

Overwinters twice as a larva. Pupates underground.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
Flying: One generation, late May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Moorland, heathland and open woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 5 (1.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 1978

Recorded date range (Adult): 12 June to 21 August

Similar Species

Great Staughton

Orange Swift Triodia sylvina (=Hepialus)

0018 (ABH3.003) Map-winged Swift Korscheltellus fusconebulosa (=Pharmacis) (=Hepialus), (DeGeer, 1778)

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