Geometridae : Ennominae
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Lunar Thorn
Selenia lunularia
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Purple Thorn
Selenia tetralunaria

(Hufnagel, 1767) 1919 / 70.239

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 April to 15 May and 1 July to 20 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 19 (86%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
05/08/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
27/07/2023330TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
27/07/2023130TL16 - Staploe, Eaton Ford
23/07/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
20/07/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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Forewing: 17-23mm.
Flight: Two generations April-May. July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees Hazel, birches etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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