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Mormo maura (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2300 / 73.107
Photo © Ian Barber,  2/04/2022 Bedford

Similar Bedfordshire Species: None
Forewing: 30-36mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
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: 1 July to 30 September - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 18 (82%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1878.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/09/2023130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
14/09/2023130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
11/09/2023130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
11/09/2023130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
10/09/2023130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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