Noctuidae : Acronictinae
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Photo © Dave Appleton,  15/07/2016 - North Elmham

Immature stages

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Grey Dagger
Acronicta psi
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Dark Dagger
Acronicta tridens
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2283 / 73.037
Norfolk status
Local.
Many habitats.
Possibly under-recorded as cannot be readily distinguished as an adult from Grey Dagger (Acronicta psi) except by examination of the genitalia.

Unconfirmed specimens please record as Dark/Grey Dagger agg.

Map shows only confirmed post 2000 records. (pre 2000 data unconfirmed)

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 38 (51%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2021.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
03/09/2021128TF72 - Hillington/Houghton
16/08/2021128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
04/07/2021228TF92 - Fakenham/Ryburgh
14/06/2021128TF81 - Castle Acre/Litcham
08/08/2020127TG02 - Foxley/Foulsham
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Forewing: 17-20mm.
Flight: One generation May-July. (Sept-Oct)
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
 Immature Adult
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