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Synanthedon myopaeformis
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Arley, VC39. Attracted to a pheromone lure beneath old pear trees. June 24th 2009.

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Synanthedon myopaeformis

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Red-belted Clearwing
Synanthedon myopaeformis
(Borkhausen, 1789) 379 / 52.011

A fairly common species of apple orchards, largely in the south of the region, scarce or absent elsewhere.

The larvae are found in the living tissue of the tree.

Adults are attracted to the MYO and CUL pheromone lures.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 38 (27%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1908.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 9-11mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Apple
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
30/07/20245VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
26/06/20242VC36 - HerefordshireSO44
26/06/20243VC37 - WorcestershireSO75
25/06/20249VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
25/06/20242VC39 - StaffordshireSO98

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