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Frosted Orange
Gortyna flavago ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2364 / 73.121
Photo © Alan Garner,  Blunham 30/08/2019

Similar Bedfordshire Species: None
Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants. Thistles, Burdocks and Foxglove.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

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

Recorded in 20 (91%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
07/10/2024130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
02/10/2024130SP92 - Leighton Buzzard, Totternhoe
28/09/2024130TL15 - Great Barford, Eaton Socon
21/09/2024230TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
21/09/2024130TL15 - Great Barford, Eaton Socon
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