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Blue-bordered Carpet
Plemyria rubiginata
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 1766 / 70.084

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

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

Recorded in 17 (77%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/07/2024130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
01/07/2024230TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
30/06/2024130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
26/06/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
26/06/2024130SP94 - Cranfield, Marston Moretaine
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Forewing: 12-15m.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Alder and Blackthorn
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
Further info: Plemyria rubiginata
 
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