Mullein (Cucullia verbasci) (=Shargacucullia verbasci) - Bedfordshire Moths - The macro and micro moths of Bedfordshire VC30.

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Mullein

Cucullia verbasci

(Linnaeus, 1758)	2221 / 73.058
=Shargacucullia verbasci

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 10 April to 31 May - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 19 (86%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1799.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
17/06/2023	1	30	TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
14/06/2023	4	30	TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
11/06/2023	4	30	TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
07/06/2023	21	30	TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
02/06/2023	4	30	TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington

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Forewing:	19-24mm.
Flight:	One generation April-May.
Foodplant:	Mullians, figworts and buddleias
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

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