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Small Ranunculus
Hecatera dysodea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2165 / 73.280
Photo © Roger Murphy,  16/6/2014 Clifton

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Forewing: 14-15mm.
Flight: Probably two gens: late April - Oct
Foodplant:   Prickly Lettuce, Great lettuce
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Red Data Book
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

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

Recorded in 18 (82%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2005.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
27/07/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
24/07/2024130TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
22/07/2024130TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
15/07/2024130TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
01/07/2024230TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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