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Kent Black Arches
Meganola albula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Nolidae: Nolinae
2076 / 74.002
Photo © Melissa Banthorpe,  Biggleswade 17/07/2014 - 1st vc30 record

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Scarce Black Arches
Nola aerugula
Forewing: 10-11mm.
Flight: One or two generations June-Aug. (Aug-Sept)
Foodplant:   Dewberry, Bramble, Raspberry and Strawberry.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Bedfordshire status
Immigrant / vagrant and possibly recent colonist first recorded in the county in 2014

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

Recorded in 11 (50%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2014.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
27/07/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
27/08/2023130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
25/07/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
23/07/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
20/07/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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