Noctuidae : Acronictinae
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Alder Moth
Acronicta alni

(Linnaeus, 1767) 2281 / 73.036

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 May to 30 June - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 18 (82%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1937.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/08/2023130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
28/06/2023130TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
08/07/2022130TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
25/05/2022130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
17/05/2022130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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