Noctuidae : Acronictinae
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Poplar Grey
Subacronicta megacephala

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2278 / 73.046
=Acronicta megacephala

A common resident across the region.

A species of woodland, parkland, fens and many areas where the foodplants occur.

Overwinters as a pupa and adults come to light and to sugar.

Recorded in 107 (76%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Poplars, Aspen and willows
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
26/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
21/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
19/08/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
10/08/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO42
05/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85

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