Coxcomb Prominent (Ptilodon capucina) - Bedfordshire Moths - The macro and micro moths of Bedfordshire VC30.

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Coxcomb Prominent

Ptilodon capucina

(Linnaeus, 1758)

2008 / 71.021

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 20 April to 31 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 21 (95%) 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	#	VC	10k Area
18/08/2023	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
17/08/2023	2	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
15/08/2023	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
14/08/2023	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
12/08/2023	1	30	TL01 - Whipsnade, Stockwood Park

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Forewing:	17-22mm.
Flight:	Two generations April-June. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:	Broadleaved trees
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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