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Lilac Beauty
Apeira syringaria
(Linnaeus, 1758) 1910 / 70.231

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 15 June to 20 July and 1 to 15 September - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 18 (82%) 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
14/09/2024130TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
08/09/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
26/06/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
25/06/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
01/07/2022130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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Forewing: 19-22mm.
Flight: One main generation June-July. Partial second generation late Aug- Sept
Foodplant:   Honeysuckle, Ash and Wild Privet
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Further info: Apeira syringaria
 
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