Swallowtail
Ourapteryx sambucaria
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Geometridae
Pale night-flying moth with characteristic wing points. Food plants ivy, elder, horse chestnut.
Captured in light trap 8th July, 2022: one specimen. Attracted to light 7th July, 2023; 1 individual. In moth trap 5th July (1) and 15th July (2), 2024. Caught in moth trap 20th (2) and 29th (1) June; 9th July (4), 17th July (1), 2025.