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Dark Sword-grass
Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel, 1766)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2091 / 73.327
Photo © Patrick Clement,  To light, Halesowen.

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Forewing: 15-25mm
Flight: July - October mainly but noted in all months
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List:
GB status: Immigrant
Former Status: Immigrant / Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

A fairly common migrant and occasional resident.

Has been found in most habitats.

Not known if it survives the winter in the immature state. Adults are attracted to light.

Recorded in 99 (71%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
14/11/2022136SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
11/11/2022137SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
08/11/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
05/11/2022139SK22 - Burton-on-Trent
02/11/2022136SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
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