Lasiocampidae : Malacosomatinae
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Lackey
Malacosoma neustria

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1634 / 66.003

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 June to 25 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 21 (95%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1832.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
02/08/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
20/07/2024230TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
17/07/2024130TL15 - Great Barford, Eaton Socon
16/07/2024130TL15 - Great Barford, Eaton Socon
10/07/2024130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Broadleaf trees & shrubs inc Rose family
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
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