73.232 BF2231 – Deep Brown Dart – Noctuidae – Aporophyla lueneburgensis
Deep Brown Dart – Noctuidae – Xyleninae – Aporophyla lueneburgensis – colour code •
STATUS – Formerly split into Deep-brown Dart Aporophyla lutulenta and Northern Deep-brown Dart A. lueneburgensis. The species code and scientific name changed in 2024. DNA bar-coding suggests that we have only one species in Britain, A. lueneburgensis which is now renamed Deep-brown Dart. A. lutulenta is now a synonym and the name Northern Deep-brown Dart no longer used.
The species seems to be a resident, though limited in populations, and seemingly now expanding its range. Current status seems to be primarily from the eastern side of the county and across the central area. During the period 2013 – 2018, there were 39 records, mostly referring to single individuals during August to mid October. All records now relate to Deep Brown Dart A.lueneburgensis.
ID POINTERS – A thickset moth that is a warm deep grey-brown or blackish-grey. An obvious darker central cross band. The wings are straight and rounded at the tip and along the outer edge. Males have feathered antennae.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing August – September
IMAGES – Foremark, Derbyshire – Tony Davison© – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
A pair of Deep Brown Dart – Foremark
Deep Brown Dart
