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Sycamore
Acronicta aceris (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Acronictinae
2279 / 73.039
Photo © Alan Garner,  Blunham 22/07/2019

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Forewing: 18-22mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Sycamore, Field Maple, maples, Horse-chestnut.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

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

Recorded in 19 (86%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/07/2024130TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
03/07/2024130TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
06/07/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
28/06/2023230TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
28/06/2023230TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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