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Goat Moth
Cossus cossus

(Linnaeus, 1758) 162 / 50.001

Bedfordshire status
Extremely rare resident

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 5 (23%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1799.
Last Recorded in 2018.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
18/06/2018130TL24 - Biggleswade (East), Potton
15/08/2017130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
07/08/2009130TL06 - Riseley, Melchbourne
1983+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
1980130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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Forewing: 32-42mm.
Flight: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees sallows, willows and poplars
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Priority Species
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
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