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Cosmia trapezina (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2318 / 73.216
Photo © Alan Garner,  Blunham 11/07/2019

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Forewing: 13-16mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 20 June to 10 September - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 21 (95%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
05/08/2024430TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
05/08/2024130TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
02/08/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
31/07/2024130TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
30/07/2024330TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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