Heart & Dart - Agrotis exclamationis

Wingspan 30-40 mm. One distinctive feature of this species is that it always has a black band across the front of the thorax, when viewed head-on.

All types of habitat.

Flies from May to July, when it is readily attracted to light.

Various wild and garden plants make up the foodplants of the larvae.

It is a common often abundant species throughout most of Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.

Very common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)