Erebidae : Arctiinae
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Photo © Keith Balmer,  01/07/2023 - College Wood, South

Immature stages

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Cream-spot Tiger
Arctia villica
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Scarlet Tiger
Callimorpha dominula

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2068 / 72.029

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

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

Recorded in 17 (77%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1954.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/07/2024130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
15/07/2024130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
14/07/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
29/06/2024130TL23 - Stotfold, Fairfield
27/06/2024130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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Forewing: 23-27mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Common Comfrey and many other plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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