Figure of Eight (Diloba caeruleocephala) - Bedfordshire Moths - The macro and micro moths of Bedfordshire VC30.

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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	#	VC	10k Area
13/11/2023	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
28/10/2023	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
27/10/2023	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
07/10/2023	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
27/10/2022	1	30	TL14 - 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

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