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Grey / Dark Dagger
Acronicta psi/tridens
Noctuidae: Acronictinae
2284x / 73.0381
Photo © Terry Evans,  Came to light at Hayley Green on 23/07/24

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

The Dark and Grey Daggers adults cannot be separated other than by dissection so, unless this is done, they are lumped together as this aggregate. The larvae of the two are distinct (see differences under each species).

Recorded in 96 (69%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
02/10/2022+37SO87 - Kidderminster
22/09/2022+37SP07 - Alvechurch
20/09/2022+39SO89 - Himley/Penn
13/09/2022+39SJ84 - Newcastle/Potteries
05/09/2022+39SK05 - Coombes Valley/Manifold
Further info: Acronicta psi/tridens
 
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