Garden Dart (Euxoa nigricans, (Linnaeus, 1761))

General Information

This species is quite variable in ground colour.

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): clovers (Trifolium spp.), docks (Rumex spp.), plantains (Plantago spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, July- mid September
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Gardens, farmland, download, open grassland, wet areas and open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species

Square-spot Rustic Xestia xanthographa

White-line Dart Euxoa tritici (=crypta)

Coast Dart Euxoa cursoria

10275 Garden Dart Euxoa nigricans, (Linnaeus, 1761)

BF2082 (ABH73.314)