73.351 BF2114 – Double Dart – Noctuidae – Graphiphora augur
Double Dart – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Graphiphora augur – colour code •
STATUS – Was once a common species in Derbyshire during the 1970’s – 1980’s. In 2006 it was re-categorised as endangered with a drastic decline in population. Now only recorded in very small numbers over a wide area of the county.
ID POINTERS – The broad forewing can be a plain grey-brown; soft light brown or dark mousy brown in colour. The two oval shaped “Darts” and the kidney mark all outlined in black are quite diagnostic.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – August.
IMAGES – Derbyshire – Steve Thorpe©
Double Dart
