2278 Poplar Grey - Acronicta megacephala.

Trapped - Kings Newton, Melbourne, Derbyshire - June 2003 left
Melbourne, Derbyshire June 2005 right.
Described as locally distributed and not common over much of southern and eastern Derbyshire. Most records occur from the Trent Valley. On the wing from late May - early August.

Food plant - Poplars & Aspen, sometimes willows.