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Pale Mottled Willow
Caradrina clavipalpis (Scopoli, 1763)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2389 / 73.095
Photo © Matt Ames,  02/09/2022 Wilstead

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Forewing: 12-15mm.
Flight: Two generations May-July. Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Grass seeds.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 April to 15 November - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 19 (86%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/09/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
08/09/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
06/09/2024330TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
31/08/2024530TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
29/08/2024130TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
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