Hepialidae
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Common Swift
Korscheltellus lupulina

(Linnaeus, 1758) 17 / 3.002
=Hepialus lupulinus

Cambridgeshire Status:

The most common and widespread of the swift moths in Cambridgeshire where it is found in grassland, gardens, roadsides and fens.

Identification:

Variably marked. The larger females are plainer than the males.

Recorded in 30 (81%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1905.
Last Recorded in 2026.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area or Nature Reserve
13/06/2026629TL45 - Cambridge
05/06/2026229TL35 - Comberton/Wimpole Hall
02/06/2026129TL46 - Cottenham/Cambridge
30/05/20263629TL45 - Cambridge
30/05/2026+29TL64 - Horseheath
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: M 11-16mm. F 15-20mm.
Flight: One generation. May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses, Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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