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Hedge Rustic
Tholera cespitis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Hadeninae
2177 / 73.252
Photo © Melissa Banthorpe,  The Lodge RSPB Sandy 10/08/2013

Similar Bedfordshire Species: None
Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3

Bedfordshire status
Rare resident

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

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

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
08/09/2023130TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
02/09/2023130TL01 - Whipsnade, Stockwood Park
01/09/2023130TL24 - Biggleswade (East), Potton
25/08/2023130TL01 - Whipsnade, Stockwood Park
18/08/2023130SP91 - Whipsnade Downs (West)
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