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Turnip Moth
Agrotis segetum

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2087 / 73.319

General comments:
Ubiquitous.

The flight chart shows that this is a double-brooded species, but the picture is obfuscated by the regular arrival of immigrants from continental Europe and the moths can be found in light traps continuously from May to December.

Recorded in 37 (90%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/06/2024121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
27/05/2024121TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
13/05/2024121TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
09/05/2024120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
29/01/2024120TQ18 - Harrow / Wembley / Ealing
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Forewing: 16-21mm.
Flight: May-June. Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plant roots Turnip, Carrot, Beet etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Weeks]
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