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Six-belted Clearwing
Bembecia ichneumoniformis
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 382 / 52.014

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 20 June to 10 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 14 (64%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1965.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/08/2023130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
19/07/2023130TL05 - Bedford (North), Thurleigh
13/07/2023130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
02/07/2023130SP93 - Woburn
27/06/2023130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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Forewing: 9-12mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Common Bird's-foot-trefoil and Kidney Vetch
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
Further info: Bembecia ichneumoniformis
 
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