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Synanthedon formicaeformis
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Red-belted Clearwing
Synanthedon myopaeformis

(Borkhausen, 1789) 52.011

Fairly widespread across the region and likely to be present in areas where it is so far un-recorded including in gardens. Use of pheromones, particularly traps, has greatly increased records in recent years.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 38 (49%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Apple
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
23/07/20222VC22 - BerkshireSU59
10/07/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU59
10/07/20221VC24 - BuckinghamshireSU89
09/07/20222VC22 - BerkshireSU77
08/07/20224VC22 - BerkshireSU28

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