Prev Flights Rec Search
Blotched Emerald
Comibaena bajularia ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Geometrinae
1667 / 70.300
Photo © Melissa Banthorpe,  Maulden Wood 16/06/2009

Similar Bedfordshire Species: None
Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak. Sessile Oak.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 10 June to 15 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.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
25/06/2024130TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
24/06/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
27/06/2023130TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
26/06/2023230TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
25/06/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
Further info: Comibaena bajularia
 
UK Moths
Mothdissection UK
Norfolk Moths
Suffolk Moths
Lepiforum.de Bedfordshire Moths (Full)
Back Record Home
iMoths V11.0 HD © Jim Wheeler 2024