Noctuidae : Oncocnemidinae
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Toadflax Brocade
Calophasia lunula

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2223 / 73.059

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Since its first appearance in the county in 2010 it has spread quite quickly. The larvae are commonly found on feeding on the flowers and developing seeds of Purple Toadflax Linaria purpurea

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

Recorded in 17 (77%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2010.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
25/08/2024630TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
25/08/2024230TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
02/08/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
01/08/2024830TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
31/07/2024430TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
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Forewing: 14-15mm.
Flight: Two generations May-Sept.
Foodplant:   Purple Toadflax and Common Toadflax
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Red Data Book
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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