Noctuidae: Noctuinae

10338 Sand Dart Agrotis ripae, (Hübner, [1823])

BF2093 (ABH73.323)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This species has more delicate markings and is more generally sandy-coloured than other 'Darts'.

 

Overwinters as a larva deep in sand where it pupates in spring.

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

Forewing length: 14-18mm.
Foodplant(s): strandline plants
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Sandy beaches.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Tawny Shears Hadena perplexa
Coast Dart Euxoa cursoria
Archer's Dart Agrotis vestigialis


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