Noctuidae : Dilobinae
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Figure of Eight
Diloba caeruleocephala

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2020 / 73.033

Bedfordshire status
Rare resident, formerly more common in the county

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 18 (82%) 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
13/11/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
28/10/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
27/10/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
07/10/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
27/10/2022130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Nov.
Foodplant:   Blackthorn, Hawthorns, Plum, Cherry, Crab Apple
Red List: Endangered (EN)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
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