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Deep-brown Dart
Aporophyla lueneburgensis

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2231 / 73.232
=Aporophyla lutulenta

An uncommon and declining resident species, largely in the east.

Found in open habitats like downland, heathland, rough grassland.

Overwinters as a small larva with adults coming to light and sugar.

Recorded in 58 (41%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1898.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-18mm
Flight: September - October
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
29/10/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
22/10/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
21/10/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
21/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
20/10/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO74

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