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Setaceous Hebrew Character
Xestia c-nigrum

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2126 / 73.359

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 10 May to 31 October - 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 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
19/10/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
15/10/2024330TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
14/10/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
02/10/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
29/09/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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Forewing: 14-19mm.
Flight: May-July. Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants Nettles, willowherbs, etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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