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Similar Norfolk Species
Pearly Underwing
Peridroma saucia
Dark Sword-grass
Agrotis ipsilon
Turnip Moth
2087 Agrotis segetum
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Norfolk status
Very variable colours from sandy through to brown even black.
Widespread and very common.
Many habitats.

Recorded in 65 (94%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2013.

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Determination
Turnip Agrotis segetum - (M) - J Clifton
rare example with double ampulla in right valva - Jon Clifton
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/06/2013227TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
11/06/2013127TG20 - Norwich
09/06/2013227TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
09/06/2013127TG20 - Norwich
08/06/2013127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
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Copyright © Jim Wheeler 2013
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 16-21mm.
Season: May-June. Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plant roots Turnip, Carrot, Beet etc
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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