Dark Spinach (Pelurga comitata) - Bedfordshire Moths - The macro and micro moths of Bedfordshire VC30.

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Dark Spinach

Pelurga comitata

(Linnaeus, 1758)

1749 / 70.069

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 20 July to 20 August

Recorded in 12 (55%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1800.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
11/08/2023	1	30	TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
16/07/2020	1	30	TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
08/08/2019	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
03/08/2019	2	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
23/07/2019	1	30	TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington

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Forewing:	16-18mm.
Flight:	One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:	Goose-foots, Orachs
Red List:	Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status:	Common
BAP Status:	Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

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