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Garden Dart
Euxoa nigricans

(Linnaeus, 1761) 2082 / 73.314

An uncommon and declining resident.

Found in a wide range of habitats such as gardens, allotments, farmland, woodland rides.

Overwinters as an egg while adults are attracted in small numbers to light and sugar.

Note lacks the row of black triangles on the inside of the outer cross-line found in White-line Dart.

Verification Grade Comment: Ideally take a photo.

Recorded in 53 (38%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1857.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-18mm
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
11/09/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO58
24/08/20237VC40 - ShropshireSO58
24/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO58
23/08/20233VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
17/08/20232VC40 - ShropshireSO58

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