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Gandaritis pyraliata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1758 / 70.093
Photo © Ian Barber,  19/06/2022 Bedford

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Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation May-Aug.
Foodplant:   Cleavers and Bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

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

Recorded in 22 (100%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
05/07/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
30/06/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
27/06/2024130TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
24/06/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
18/06/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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