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Heart and Dart
Agrotis exclamationis

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2089 / 73.317

An abundant resident found across the region.

Found in many habitats but most abundant in lowland arable areas where the underground larvae can be a pest on cereals.

Overwinters as a fully-grown larva, the adults coming to light, often in some numbers.

Note the black forehead is distinctive and separates it from Heart and Club.

Recorded in 126 (90%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-19mm
Flight: May - August and September
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
28/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
27/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
24/10/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
03/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
03/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO55

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