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Adscita statices (Linnaeus, 1758)
Zygaenidae: Procridinae
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Photo © Melissa Banthorpe,  Bwlch Y Gaer Caenarvonshire vc49 June 2018

Similar Bedfordshire Species: None
Forewing: M 12-15mm. F 11-13mm.
Flight: One generation. May-July.
Foodplant:   Common and Sheeps Sorel.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Bedfordshire status
Former resident

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 4 (18%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1800.
Last Recorded in 1950.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
June 1950130SP92 - Leighton Buzzard, Totternhoe
June 1922+30SP91 - Whipsnade Downs (West)
1904130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
1800+30TL05 - Bedford (North), Thurleigh
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