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Swallow-tailed moth

Ourapteryx sambucaria

Description:

This is a large (wingspan 50–62 mm), impressive moth, remarkably butterfly-like. All parts of the adult are bright white to pale yellow marked with faint buffish fascia. The species gets its common name from pointed projections on the termen of the hindwing with brownish spots at their base. It flies at night in June and July and is attracted to light, sometimes in large numbers.

Habitat:

In the home.

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Chris79
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Chris79

England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Jun 25, 2009
Submitted on Jun 28, 2021

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