Noctuidae: Noctuinae

10346 Dark Sword-grass Agrotis ipsilon, (Hufnagel, 1766)

BF2091 (ABH73.327)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This species is a fairly common immigrant but does not appear to be able to overwinter in the UK.

Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 15-25mm.
Foodplant(s): herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, July-October, but recorded in all months
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status:

Habitat

Gardens, farmland, heathland, moorland and woodland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Pearly Underwing Peridroma saucia
Turnip Moth Agrotis segetum


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, grey, brown, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5