Noctuidae: Noctuinae

10343 Shuttle-shaped Dart Agrotis puta, (Hübner, [1803])

BF2092 (ABH73.325)

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 12-16mm.
Foodplant(s): docks (Rumex spp.), Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), Knotgrass (Polygonium aviculare), lettuces (Lactuca spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: Two generations, April-July and August-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Open grassland, farmland, heathland, wetland and open woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Flame Axylia putris


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, grey, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5