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Small Purple-barred
Phytometra viridaria

(Clerck, 1759) 2470 / 72.067

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 15 May to 20 July - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 6 (27%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1925.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
21/07/2023130SP92 - Leighton Buzzard, Totternhoe
13/07/2023330TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
25/05/2023130SP91 - Whipsnade Downs (West)
14/05/2023130SP92 - Leighton Buzzard, Totternhoe
22/07/2022230SP92 - Leighton Buzzard, Totternhoe
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Forewing: 9-11mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Common and Heath Milkwort
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult
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