Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Dingy Shell
Euchoeca nebulata
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Small Yellow Wave
Hydrelia flammeolaria

(Hufnagel, 1767) 1876 / 70.114

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 10 June 31 July - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 19 (86%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
26/06/2024130TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
18/08/2020130TL24 - Biggleswade (East), Potton
25/06/2020130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
15/06/2020130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
30/05/2020130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
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Forewing: 9-11mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Field Maple, Sycamore and Alder
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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