Noctuidae : Cuculliinae
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Chamomile Shark
Cucullia chamomillae
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Shark
Cucullia umbratica

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2216 / 73.052

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 June to 31 July - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 18 (82%) 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
24/06/2024130TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
01/08/2023130TL15 - Great Barford, Eaton Socon
27/06/2023130TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
19/06/2023130TL15 - Great Barford, Eaton Socon
15/06/2023130TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
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Forewing: 22-26mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Sow-thistles, wild lettuces, hawkweeds
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
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