Noctuidae : Acronictinae
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Knot Grass
Acronicta rumicis
(Linnaeus, 1758) 2289 / 73.045

A common species across the region.

Found in many open habitats including gardens.

Overwinters as a pupa with adults coming to light and to sugar.

Recorded in 113 (81%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-20mm
Flight: May - June and August - September
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
01/10/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO86 -
01/10/2023+VC36 - HerefordshireSO54 -
25/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ92
24/09/2023+VC37 - WorcestershireSP07 -
24/09/2023+VC37 - WorcestershireSP08 -

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