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Craniophora ligustri ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Acronictinae
2291 / 73.047
Photo © Ian Barber,  01/08/2024 Bedford

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Forewing: 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation May - Aug.
Foodplant:   Ash and Wild Privet
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 June to 10 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 16 (73%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
26/08/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
15/08/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
13/08/2024230TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
09/08/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
05/08/2024330TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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