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Swallowtailed Moth

Ourapteryx sambucaria

Description:

Pale yellow with two thin brown perpendicular stripes on each wing, thin brown line outlines the outer edges of the wings and there are two darker brown dots on the tail. Wingspan 40-50mm.

Habitat:

Urban and rural woods, hedges, parks and gardens. Caterpillars feed on Ivy and various broad-leaved trees and shrubs.

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lari28b
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lari28b

Ireland

Spotted on Jul 27, 2013
Submitted on Oct 22, 2013

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