Garden Dart (Euxoa nigricans, (Linnaeus, 1761))

General Information
This species is quite variable in ground colour.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): clovers (Trifolium spp.), docks (Rumex spp.), plantains (Plantago spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, July- mid September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Gardens, farmland, download, open grassland, wet areas and open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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White-line Dart Euxoa tritici (=crypta)

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73.314 (BF2082) Garden Dart Euxoa nigricans, (Linnaeus, 1761)

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