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Heart and Dart
Agrotis exclamationis

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2089 / 73.317

General comments:
Ubiquitous resident.

The Heart and Dart is found everywhere, including in the desenley urban zones of London. It vies annually with the Large Yellow Underwing for the position of "most numerically abundant moth in garden light traps".

Recorded in 40 (98%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
02/07/2024121TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
30/06/2024420TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
30/06/2024421TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
29/06/2024321TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
28/06/2024420TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
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Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: Two generations May-Aug. Sept.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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