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Ligdia adustata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1888 / 70.208
Photo © Steve Blain,  7th May 2024, Biggleswade

Similar Bedfordshire Species: None
Forewing: 12-14mm.
Flight: Two generations April-June. July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Spindle.
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: 1 April to 31 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 20 (91%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/07/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
24/06/2024130TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
11/05/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
05/09/2023130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
01/09/2023130TL24 - Biggleswade (East), Potton
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