Map-winged Swift (Korscheltellus fusconebulosa (=Pharmacis) (=Hepialus), (DeGeer, 1778))

General Information
This moth has distinctive map-like markings and chequered fringes and is unlike any other swifts found in the UK.

Flies at dusk.

Overwinters twice as a larva. Pupates underground.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
Flying: One generation, late May-early July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Moorland, heathland and open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Belmeken, Rila Mtns., 29th July 2017. Female.

Orange Swift Triodia sylvina (=Hepialus)

00069 Map-winged Swift Korscheltellus fusconebulosa (=Pharmacis) (=Hepialus), (DeGeer, 1778)

BF0018 (ABH3.003)