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Nycterosea obstipata (Fabricius, 1794)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1720 / 70.047
Photo © Mick Dawson,  23/10/2023, Ickwell Green

Similar Bedfordshire Species: None
Forewing: 12-14mm.
Flight: Arrive April-Nov.
Foodplant:   Various low-growing plants.
Red List:
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Bedfordshire status
Immigrantt

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 7 (32%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1969.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
23/10/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
20/10/2023130SP94 - Cranfield, Marston Moretaine
27/10/2022130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
08/09/2021130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
14/07/2021130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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