Common Swift
B&F 17 RES 3.002
DistributionPhenologyReporting RatePhotos
A common and abundant species, often one of the first moths around a trap at dusk.
Most environments, including gardens
Various herbaceous plants
Grade 1 — adults are generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species, but records outside documented range or flight period may require photos.
Distribution Map
The map below shows all records of Common Swift (Korscheltellus lupulina) in the Kent database. If you've got a dot to add, please submit your records to us. Use the control below to filter by time span:
Phenology
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Reporting Rate
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Photo Gallery
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