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Early Grey
Xylocampa areola

(Esper, 1789) 2243 / 73.069

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 15 February to 20 May - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 21 (95%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
28/04/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
20/04/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
12/04/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
12/04/2024130TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
11/04/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation Mar-May.
Foodplant:   Honeysuckles
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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