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Poplar Grey
Subacronicta megacephala ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Acronictinae
2278 / 73.046
Photo © Patrick Clement

Similar West Midlands Species
Sycamore
Acronicta aceris
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Acronicta rumicis
Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Poplars, Aspen and willows
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common resident across the region.

A species of woodland, parkland, fens and many areas where the foodplants occur.

Overwinters as a pupa and adults come to light and to sugar.

Recorded in 107 (76%) 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
26/08/2022139SK04 - Alton/Cheadle/Oakamoor
21/08/2022139SJ85 - Biddulph/Kidsgrove
19/08/2022137SO86 - Droitwich Spa
10/08/2022136SO42 - Garway & Orcop
05/08/2022139SJ85 - Biddulph/Kidsgrove
Further info: Subacronicta megacephala
 
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