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Dark Sword-grass
Agrotis ipsilon
(Hufnagel, 1766) 2091 / 73.327
Norfolk status
One of Norfolks most regular migrants.
Can occur in any month, mostly between June and October.

Breeding in the UK has never been proven. The larvae feed on various herbaceous plants, but thought unable to over-winter.

Recorded in 66 (96%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2021.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/06/2021127TG42 - Hickling/Horsey
08/06/2021127TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
01/06/2021128TF82 - Sculthorpe/Raynham
29/05/2021127TG11 - Drayton/Swannington
23/05/2021128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 15-25mm.
Flight: July-Oct (Recorded all months)
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Nat Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
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