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Amphipyra tragopoginis (Clerck, 1759)
Noctuidae: Amphipyrinae
2299 / 73.064
Photo © Ben Sale,  Stevenage, Hertfordshire (27/07/19)

Similar Herts & Middlesex Species: None
Forewing: 16-18mm.
Flight: One generation July-Sept.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

General comments:
Widespread and common resident.

The colloquial name of the moth derives from its habit of scurrying about through vegetation (or in the moth trap) rather than flying when disturbed. It does, however, fly to light traps.

Recorded in 36 (88%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest Records
Date#VC10k - General Area
20/09/2024120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
07/09/2024120TL34 - Royston (S)
06/09/2024120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
06/09/2024+20TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
06/09/2024120TL34 - Royston (S)
05/09/2024120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
05/09/2024120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
05/09/2024+20TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
05/09/2024120TL34 - Royston (S)
03/09/2024+20TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
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