Orange-tailed Clearwing (Synanthedon andrenaeformis) - West Midlands Moths - The macro and micro moths of the West Midlands.

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Orange-tailed Clearwing

Synanthedon andrenaeformis

(Laspeyres, 1801)

378 / 52.010

A rare resident, absent from most of the region.

A species of chalk or limestone grassland where the foodplants grow but has been found recently in gardens, possibly on Viburnum.

Attracted to the VES pheromone lure.

Verification Grade Comment: Photo required because of rarity

Recorded in 24 (17%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1961.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing:	9-11mm
Flight:	May - July
Foodplant:	Wayfaring-tree, less frequently Guelder Rose
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Former Status:	Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date	#	VC	10k Area
11/07/2024	1	VC37 - Worcestershire	SO65
11/07/2024	1	VC36 - Herefordshire	SO65
02/07/2024	1	VC37 - Worcestershire	SO85
01/07/2024	1	VC39 - Staffordshire	SO98
27/06/2024	1	VC37 - Worcestershire	SO86

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