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73.317 ~ 2089 ~ Heart & Dart ~
Agrotis exclamationis
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
A very common & sometimes abundant species which is found throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 35-44mm.
Confusion species
The black collar separates this species from all other darts.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
All habitats except those at extreme altitude.
Foodplant
A wide range of herbaceous plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a fully grown larva in an underground earthen cocoon in which it later pupates. Larva late July-Spring feeding until October.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 11th June 2007, Commins Coch
Photo by DB, 18th June 2011, Middletown
Photo by LW, 17th June 2017, Dernol