Knot Grass (Acronicta rumicis, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
This is a quite variable species, some examples of which can resemble other members of the Acronicta genus.

Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-20mm.
Foodplant(s): docks (Rumex spp.), Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa), plantains (Plantago spp.), Water Mint (Mentha aquatica), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), Common Hop (Humulus lupulus), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Burnet Rose (Rosa pimpinellifolia), sallows (Salix spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: Two generations, May-June and August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Grassland, heathland, fens, scrub, gardens and open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Poplar Grey Subacronicta megacephala (=Acronicta)

Coronet Craniophora ligustri

73.045 (BF2289) Knot Grass Acronicta rumicis, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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