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73.045 ~ 2289 ~ Knot Grass ~
Acronicta rumicis
UK Status
Resident. Common
Montgomeryshire Status
A fairly common species found throughout the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 34-44mm.
Confusion species
Poplar Grey, Scarce Dagger, Sweet Gale Moth and Coronet.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mostly open places, including wet areas.
Foodplant
Herbaceous and woody plants.
Lifestage data
Overwinters as a pupa in a cocoon in the leaf litter. Larva June-September and September-October.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by MDH, 12th Aug 2009, Llanfyllin
Photo by PRW, 21st Aug 2011, Commins Coch
Photo by PRW, 21st Aug 2011, Commins Coch