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Least Black Arches
Nola confusalis (Herrich-Schäffer, 1847)
Nolidae: Nolinae
2078 / 74.004
Photo © Ian Barber,  07/05/2023 Bedford

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Scarce Black Arches
Nola aerugula
Forewing: 9-11mm.
Flight: One generation May-June.
Foodplant:   Lime, Oak, Various broad-leaved trees
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 10 April to 15 June - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 16 (73%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1934.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/06/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
23/05/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
22/05/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
18/05/2023230TL15 - Great Barford, Eaton Socon
14/05/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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