Noctuidae : Acronictinae
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Reed Dagger
Simyra albovenosa

(Goeze, 1781) 2290 / 73.035

Bedfordshire status
Rare vagrant

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (5%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1956.
Last Recorded in 1956.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/05/1956130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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Forewing: 16-20mm.
Flight: Two generations May-July. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Common Reed
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
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