Dark Sword-grass (Agrotis ipsilon, (Hufnagel, 1766))

General Information
This species is a fairly common immigrant but does not appear to be able to overwinter in the UK.
Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 15-25mm.
Foodplant(s): herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, July-October, but recorded in all months
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Gardens, farmland, heathland, moorland and woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Pearly Underwing Peridroma saucia

Turnip Moth Agrotis segetum

73.327 (BF2091) Dark Sword-grass Agrotis ipsilon, (Hufnagel, 1766)

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