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Double Dart
Graphiphora augur (Fabricius, 1775)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2114 / 73.351
Photo © Dave Emley

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 18-21mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Sallows, Hawthorn, Blackthorn, birches and other plants.
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

An uncommon and declining resident.

Found in broadleaved woodland, scrub, hedges and gardens.

Overwinters as a small larva while adults come more readily to sugar than to light.

Recorded in 83 (59%) 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
18/07/2022140SO57 - Ludlow
14/07/2022140SO57 - Ludlow
11/07/2022239SJ84 - Newcastle/Potteries
11/07/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
09/07/2022139SJ82 - Eccleshall/Gnosall
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