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Small Brindled Beauty
Apocheima hispidaria ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Ennominae
1925 / 70.246
Photo © Mick Dawson,  15/02/2024, Ickwell Green

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Forewing: 15-17mm.
Flight: One generation Feb-March.
Foodplant:   Pedunculate Oak and Sessile Oak.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 10 February to 10 April - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 12 (55%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1910.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
18/02/2023130TL24 - Biggleswade (East), Potton
17/03/2022130TL24 - Biggleswade (East), Potton
10/03/20222130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
10/03/2022130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
09/03/2022130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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