Muslin Moth (Diaphora mendica) - Bedfordshire Moths - The macro and micro moths of Bedfordshire VC30.

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Muslin Moth

Diaphora mendica

(Clerck, 1759)

2063 / 72.022

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 April to 15 June - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 19 (86%) 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
13/05/2023	1	30	TL24 - Biggleswade (East), Potton
05/05/2023	4	30	TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
29/04/2023	2	30	TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
25/05/2022	1	30	TL01 - Whipsnade, Stockwood Park
22/05/2022	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy

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Forewing:	M 14-17mm. F 17-19mm.
Flight:	One generation April-June.
Foodplant:	Herbaceous plants
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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