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Leopard Moth
Zeuzera pyrina (Linnaeus, 1761)
Cossidae: Zeuzerinae
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Photo © Ian Barber,  27/06/2023 Bedford

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Forewing: 22-35mm.
Flight: One generation. June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Many woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 15 June to 15 August - 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
19/07/2024130TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
17/07/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
29/06/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
29/06/2024230TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
24/06/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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