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Seraphim
Lobophora halterata (Hufnagel, 1767)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1879 / 70.198
Photo © Matt Burgess,  Upper Caldecote, Beds

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Forewing: 12-15mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Aspen and Black Poplar.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

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

Recorded in 19 (86%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1935.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/05/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
14/05/2023130TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
07/05/2023130TL24 - Biggleswade (East), Potton
30/04/2023130SP94 - Cranfield, Marston Moretaine
22/05/2022130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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