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Turnip Moth
Agrotis segetum ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2087 / 73.319
Photo © Matthew Casey,  04/06/2020 - Hethersett

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Dark Sword-grass
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Forewing: 16-21mm.
Flight: May-June. Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plant roots. Turnip, Carrot, Beet etc.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Very variable colours from sandy through to brown even black.
Widespread and very common.
Many habitats.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
25/03/2024128TF63Heacham
14/02/2024128TF62King's Lynn
21/11/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
20/11/2023128TL99Rockland St Peter
16/11/2023127TG04Cley next the Sea
12/11/2023127TG42Eccles
12/11/2023128TF63Heacham
08/11/2023127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
06/11/2023128TF63Heacham
06/11/2023228TF62King's Lynn
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