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Four-dotted Footman
Cybosia mesomella

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2040 / 72.038

Bedfordshire status
Very rare resident

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 5 (23%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1934.
Last Recorded in 2022.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
25/06/2022130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
25/06/2022130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
01/07/2021130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
05/07/2014130TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
23/06/2014130SP95 - Carlton, Harrold, Turvey
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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Algae and lichens on woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
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