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Red Underwing
Catocala nupta (Linnaeus, 1767)
Erebidae: Erebinae
2452 / 72.078
Photo © Steven Green,  Shortstown (15 September 2023)

Similar Bedfordshire Species: None
Forewing: 33-40mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Black-poplar, White-poplar, Aspen, willows other poplars.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 1 August to 15 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
19/09/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
28/09/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
23/09/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
19/09/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
15/09/2023130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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