Geometridae : Larentiinae
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Water Carpet
Lampropteryx suffumata

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1750 / 70.103

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

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

Recorded in 15 (68%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
06/05/2023130SP93 - Woburn
04/05/2023130SP93 - Woburn
30/03/2023130SP96 - Podington, Souldrop
09/05/2022130SP92 - Leighton Buzzard, Totternhoe
12/04/2022230TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation April-May.
Foodplant:   lady's Bedstraw, other bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
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