Prev Flights Rec Search
Pale Tussock
Calliteara pudibunda (Linnaeus, 1758)
Erebidae: Lymantriinae
2028 / 72.015
Photo © Ian Barber,  02/06/2021 Bedford

Similar Bedfordshire Species
Dark Tussock
Dicallomera fascelina
Forewing: M 21-22mm. F 27-31mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 15 April to 30 June - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 20 (91%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/05/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
11/05/2024330TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
06/05/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
05/05/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
01/05/2024230TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
Further info: Calliteara pudibunda
 
UK Moths
Mothdissection UK
Norfolk Moths
Suffolk Moths
Lepiforum.de Bedfordshire Moths (Full)
Back Record Home
iMoths V11.0 HD © Jim Wheeler 2025