Red-tipped Clearwing (Synanthedon formicaeformis, (Esper, 1783))

General Information

This species has a red forewing tip and a broad red band on its abdomen.

Pheromone attractants: myo, or tip, or tip ves, or myo tip ves or for.

Moth activity times: 13:00-18:00.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 9-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Osier (Salix viminalis), willows (Salix spp.)
Flying: One generation, May-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Sallow carr, swamp, osier or withy beds, riverbanks, flooded pits and ponds. Other damp marshy areas.

Regional Information

Recorded in 25 (9.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 29 May to 31 July

0380 (ABH52.008) Red-tipped Clearwing Synanthedon formicaeformis, (Esper, 1783)

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