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White-barred Clearwing
Synanthedon spheciformis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Sesiidae: Sesiinae
375 / 52.006
Photo © Richard Walden,  16/06/2022 - North Cove reserve

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 12-14mm.
Flight: May-July.
Foodplant:   Alder, Birches.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Morley's Final Catalogue: Not known from Suffolk in Morley's time.

Recent Suffolk status: Only found very locally in north-east Suffolk in the broads.

First found in Suffolk at North Cove in 2011, with other locations for the moth close to this site.

Life history: Single-brooded, flying in early summer.

Identification: A large clearwing, mainly black with one white band across the abdomen.

Habitats: Alder carr woodland.

Recorded in 3 (5%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2011.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
13/06/2023625TM49Somerleyton/Beccles
12/06/2023325TM49Somerleyton/Beccles
16/06/20222025TM49Somerleyton/Beccles
15/06/2021125TM49Somerleyton/Beccles
13/06/2021125TM59Lowestoft
03/06/2021125TM58Carlton Colville/Kessingland
29/05/2020425TM49Somerleyton/Beccles
11/06/2014125TM49Somerleyton/Beccles
01/06/2014525TM49Somerleyton/Beccles
09/06/2012125TM49Somerleyton/Beccles
Further info: Synanthedon spheciformis
 
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