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Ruddy Carpet
Catarhoe rubidata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1735 / 70.057
Photo © Roger Murphy,  3/6/2021 Clifton

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Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: One generation. June-July.
Foodplant:   Ladys and Hedge Bedstraws
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Bedfordshire status
Rare resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 10 June to 31 July

Recorded in 9 (41%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1908.
Last Recorded in 2022.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/06/2022130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
29/06/2022130TL15 - Great Barford, Eaton Socon
16/06/2022230TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
02/07/2021130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
02/07/2021130TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
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