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Fox Moth
Macrothylacia rubi

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1638 / 66.008

Bedfordshire status
Former resident

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 4 (18%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1918.
Last Recorded in 1986.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/06/1986+30TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
21/10/1985230TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
1978130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
1978130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
1973130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
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Forewing: M 22-26mm. F 26-31mm.
Flight: One generation. May-June.
Foodplant:   Heathers, Bilberry, Creeping Willow Brambles
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
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