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Chesias legatella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1864 / 70.195
Photo © Melissa Banthorpe,  Maulden Wood 31/10/2011

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Broom-tip
Chesias rufata
Forewing: 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Nov.
Foodplant:   Broom.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 October to 10 November - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 14 (64%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
09/11/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
31/10/2023630TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
20/10/2023130SP92 - Leighton Buzzard, Totternhoe
19/10/2023130SP92 - Leighton Buzzard, Totternhoe
11/10/2023130SP92 - Leighton Buzzard, Totternhoe
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