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Heart and Dart
Agrotis exclamationis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2089 / 73.317
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  20/06/2019 - Peddars Way

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Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: Two generations May-Aug. Sept.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Extremely common and widespread.
Distinctive dart and heart shaped markings, giving the moth its common name.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
06/10/2023127TG11Costessey
06/10/2023128TF74Holme NNR
28/09/2023128TF83North Creake
28/09/2023128TF51Walpole Highway
24/09/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
15/09/2023128TF62King's Lynn
11/09/2023128TF41West Walton
10/09/2023127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
10/09/2023127TM18Winfarthing
09/09/2023328TF82East Rudham
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