Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Dark Brocade
Mniotype adusta

(Esper, 1790) 2250 / 73.238
=Blepharita adusta

Bedfordshire status
Very rare resident / possibly former resident (not recorded in the county since 2009)

Verification Grade Comment: Unless the identification is clear from a photograph putative specimens must be retained for possible dissection

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 8 (36%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1959.
Last Recorded in 2009.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
26/06/2009130TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
13/05/2009130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
13/06/2005130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
13/08/2004130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
10/08/2004230TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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Forewing: 18-21mm.
Flight: One generation May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
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