Lasiocampidae : Lasiocampinae
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Small Eggar
Eriogaster lanestris

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1633 / 66.005

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Adult moths rarely seen

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 10 (45%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2025.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/05/2025+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
10/05/2025+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
26/04/2025130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
12/06/2024130TL16 - Staploe, Eaton Ford
10/06/2024130SP95 - Carlton, Harrold, Turvey
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Forewing: 15-21mm.
Flight: One generation. Feb-Mar.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorns
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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