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Gypsy Moth
Lymantria dispar (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Lymantriinae
2034 / 72.011
Photo © Melissa Banthorpe,  Larva on Birch Lower Stondon 19/05/2022

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Lymantria monacha
Forewing: M 20-24mm. F 31-35mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Bog-myrtle and Creeping Willow.
Red List:
GB Status: Naturalised / Immigrant
Former Status: Immigrant (Resident )
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Recent colonist

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 25 July to 31 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 15 (68%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2017.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
13/08/2024330TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
09/08/2024230TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
09/08/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
05/08/2024330TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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