Noctuidae: Noctuinae

73.322 (BF2085) Archer's Dart Agrotis vestigialis, (Hufnagel, 1766)

KR10356

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found feeding during day

Forewing length: 14-18mm.
Foodplant(s): bedstraws (Galium spp.), stitchworts (Stellaria spp.), Sea Sandwort (Honckenya peploides), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, July-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Coastal habitats, heathland, fens, grassland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Coast Dart Euxoa cursoria
Sand Dart Agrotis ripae

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Brown, grey, orange
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5