73.317 BF2089 – Heart and Dart – Noctuidae – Agrotis exclamationis
Heart and Dart – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Agrotis exclamationis – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species that is very common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Population levels are higher in the lowland areas of the county.
ID POINTERS – Variable in both size and ground colour but one feature that remains constant is the dark black-brown collar that can be seen even on the darkest individuals. A prominent black dart on the basal area and a pale kidney mark in the central area of the forewing are diagnostic.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing May – September.
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Heart and Dart
