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Dark Arches
Apamea monoglypha

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2321 / 73.162

A very common resident found throughout the region.

Found in a wide range of habitats.

Overwinters as a larva while adults come to light and to sugar, often in numbers.

Note Melanics occur quite commonly, especially in urban areas.

Recorded in 126 (90%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 19-26mm
Flight: June - August (September - November)
Foodplant:   Grasses
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
23/11/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
03/11/20232VC36 - HerefordshireSO33
26/10/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
25/10/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
24/10/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74

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