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White-line Dart
Euxoa tritici
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Garden Dart
Euxoa nigricans

(Linnaeus, 1761) 2082 / 73.314

Norfolk status
Local, declining species.
Variable in colour and found in a wide range of habitats including gardens, allotments and farmland, but seems to favour North Norfolk coastal areas.

Recorded at low density, but a fairly consistent 10-20 records per year.

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
30/08/2024128TF74Holme NNR
14/08/2024+27TG41Filby
24/08/2023128TL78Weeting Heath
11/08/2023127TG11Taverham
11/08/2023128TF72Great Massingham
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Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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