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Xanthorhoe designata (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1722 / 70.053
Photo © Melissa Banthorpe,  2011

Similar Bedfordshire Species: None
Forewing: 11-14mm.
Flight: Two Generations. May-Jun. Jul-Aug.
Foodplant:   Unknown.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Unommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 May to 31 August - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 14 (64%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1933.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/05/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
23/08/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
20/08/2023330TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
17/08/2023230TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
15/08/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
Further info: Xanthorhoe designata
 
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