Noctuidae : Acronictinae
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Grey / Dark Dagger
Acronicta tridens/psi

2284x

The Dark and Grey Daggers adults cannot be separated other than by dissection so, unless this is done, they are lumped together as this aggregate. The larvae of the two are distinct (see differences under each species).

Recorded in 98 (70%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
< Grey Dagger | Sycamore >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
14/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO62
09/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ93
06/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
06/09/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
06/09/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO52

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