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Dark Sword-grass
Agrotis ipsilon

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2091 / 73.327

General comments:
Immigrant.

There is no evidence at all to suggest that the Dark Sword-grass breeds in Hertfordshire and it is probable that all records relate to primary immigrants from overseas. It is recorded in plenty in most years.

Recorded in 36 (88%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/04/2024120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
25/10/2023220TL31 - Hertford
17/10/2023120TL31 - Hertford
16/10/2023120TL31 - Hertford
28/09/2023120TL31 - Hertford
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Forewing: 15-25mm.
Flight: July-Oct (Recorded all months)
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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