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Cerastis leucographa
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Red Chestnut
Cerastis rubricosa

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2139 / 73.336

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 20 February to 20 May - 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#VC10k Area
30/03/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
19/03/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
15/03/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
09/03/2024230TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
30/04/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation Feb-April.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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