Heart and Dart (Agrotis exclamationis, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
During the peak of its season, this is one of the most common species found in light traps.

Overwinters underground as a larva and pupates in the spring.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 15-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata), Fat-hen (Chenopodium album), herbaceous plants
Flying: Two generations, mid May-late August and September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Arable farmland, pasture and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Black Collar Dichagyris flammatra (=Ochropleura) (=Basistriga)

Turnip Moth Agrotis segetum

Heart and Club Agrotis clavis

73.317 (BF2089) Heart and Dart Agrotis exclamationis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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