Heart & Dart - Agrotis exclamationis
Alternative names
Heart and Dart
Description
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.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
All types of habitat.
When to see it
Flies from May to July, when it is readily attracted to light.
Life History
Various wild and garden plants make up the foodplants of the larvae.
UK Status
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.
VC55 Status
Very common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident)
Reference
73.317 BF2089
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