Svensson's Copper Underwing (Amphipyra berbera) (=Amphipyra berbera svenssoni) - West Midlands Moths - The macro and micro moths of the West Midlands.

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Photo © Les Evans-Hill, Hindwing copper suffusion extends past the postmedian band.

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Svensson's Copper Underwing

Amphipyra berbera

Rungs, 1949	2298 / 73.063
=Amphipyra berbera svenssoni =Amphipyra pyramidea berbera

A common resident across the region.

Most frequent in woodland but also found in scrub, parks, gardens.

Overwinters as an egg and adults come readily to light.

Note: Distribution may include unconfirmed records.

Verification Grade Comment: Hindwing must be checked or Gen. Det. Larva: 1

Recorded in 92 (66%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing:	21-26mm
Flight:	July - September
Foodplant:	Pedunculate Oak, limes, Hornbeam, willows
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 2/3

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List Species Records [Show All Latest]

Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date	#	VC	10k Area
05/10/2024	1	VC37 - Worcestershire	SP18
05/10/2024	1	VC40 - Shropshire	SO49
07/09/2024	1	VC39 - Staffordshire	SJ73
06/09/2024	2	VC36 - Herefordshire	SO54
05/09/2024	1	VC36 - Herefordshire	SO35

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