Sphingidae : Macroglossinae
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Humming-bird Hawk-moth
Macroglossum stellatarum

(Linnaeus, 1758) 1984 / 69.010

Bedfordshire status
Immigrant

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 April to 31 October - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 21 (95%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1798.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
09/06/2024130TL23 - Stotfold, Fairfield
26/02/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
13/02/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
11/02/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
23/10/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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Forewing: 20-24mm.
Flight: April-December. (mostly Aug-Sept)
Foodplant:   Lady's Bedstraw, other bedstraws Wild Madder
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common / Immigrant
Former Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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