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Rhodometra sacraria (Linnaeus, 1767)
Geometridae: Sterrhinae
1716 / 70.038
Photo © Matt Burgess,  Upper Caldecote, Beds

Similar Bedfordshire Species: None
Forewing: 12-14mm.
Flight: Arrive April-Nov.
Foodplant:   Knotgrass.
Red List:
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Immigrant

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 August to 20 October - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 16 (73%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1983.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
23/10/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
23/10/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
10/10/2023230TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
09/10/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
08/10/2023230TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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