Drepanidae : Thyatirinae
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Poplar Lutestring
Tethea or
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1655 / 65.011

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

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

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 11 (50%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2021.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
13/06/2021130SP96 - Podington, Souldrop
13/06/2021130SP96 - Podington, Souldrop
30/05/2018130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
20/06/2017130TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
24/05/2017130TL24 - Biggleswade (East), Potton
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Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation. May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Aspen and other poplars
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
Further info: Tethea or
 
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