Pale Tussock (Calliteara pudibunda) - Bedfordshire Moths - The macro and micro moths of Bedfordshire VC30.

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Pale Tussock

Calliteara pudibunda

(Linnaeus, 1758)

2028 / 72.015

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 15 April to 30 June - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 20 (91%) 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	#	VC	10k Area
15/05/2024	1	30	TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
11/05/2024	3	30	TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
06/05/2024	1	30	TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
05/05/2024	1	30	TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
01/05/2024	2	30	TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe

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Forewing:	M 21-22mm. F 27-31mm.
Flight:	One generation May-June.
Foodplant:	Broadleaved trees and shrubs
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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