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73.317 BF2089  -  Noctuidae -  Noctuinae - Agrotis exclamationis - Heart and Dart Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines
Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >> . >>  Noctuidae
ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
ID pointers: Variable in both size and ground colour but one feature that remains constant is the dark black-brown collar that can be seen even on the darkest individuals. A prominent black dart on the basal area and a pale kidney mark in the central area of the forewing are diagnostic.
Distribution:  A resident species that is very common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Population levels are higher in the lowland areas of the county.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  -  On the wing May – September. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 6 May 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 30-40mm
Forewing: 15-19mm Food Plant: Various wild and garden plants.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.
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73.317 BF2089 - Heart and Dart - Noctuidae - Agrotis exclamationis
Heart and Dart – Melbourne – Tony Davison
Heart and Dart - Noctuidae - Agrotis exclamationis
Heart and Dart – Melbourne – Tony Davison
73.317 BF2089 - Heart and Dart - Noctuidae - Agrotis exclamationis
Heart and Dart - Noctuidae - Agrotis exclamationis

2089-heart-and-dart Heart and Dart - Melbourne - Tony Davison©

Distribution Map for Agrotis exclamationis

derbyshiremoths.org © makes no guarantee of accuracy of data used in these maps and charts – they are presented to you with best endeavours and the data behind them updated periodically as time permits. Historic records are being discovered all the time. These will be assessed, so once they are all verified, they will be incorporated onto the map and charts.

Found 8824 records
    ↳ 8 from After 2025
    ↳ 1328 from 2020 - 2024
    ↳ 7488 from Before 2020

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Bedrock Geology ** indirectly affects moth distribution by influencing the type of habitat and food plants available in an area. In turn, this may affect the types of moths that can thrive, or where they can most likely be found.


Monthly Records By Year: Agrotis exclamationis

Monthly Counts By Year: Agrotis exclamationis

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Agrotis exclamationis – 8824 records available

Listed by Year - descending

TaxonSite NameTetradYearDateCount
Agrotis exclamationisStaveley DerbyshireSK47H202530/04/20251
Agrotis exclamationisAllestree, DerbySK33P202502/05/20253
Agrotis exclamationisBelperSK34U202501/05/20251
Agrotis exclamationisBelperSK34U202502/05/20251
Agrotis exclamationisMidway, Derbys.SK32A202527/04/20251
Agrotis exclamationisAllestree, DerbySK33P202501/05/20252
Agrotis exclamationisBelperSK34N202530/04/20252
Agrotis exclamationisAllestree, DerbySK33P202503/05/20252
Agrotis exclamationisMickleover gardenSK33C202428/06/20242
Agrotis exclamationisIlkeston, DerbyshireSK44K202428/07/20242
Agrotis exclamationisStonebroom.SK45E202404/07/20242
Agrotis exclamationisNorton Lees, Sheffield (VC57)SK38L202429/06/202415
Agrotis exclamationisFroggatt, Hope ValleySK27N202429/06/20241
Agrotis exclamationisBirch ValeSK08I202407/06/20241
Agrotis exclamationisFindern, Derbyshire, DE65 6AZSK33A202417/07/20242
Agrotis exclamationisCross Green, Matlock DE4 2JW, UKSK26Q202403/06/20241
Agrotis exclamationisKing's NewtonSK32Y202405/09/20241
Agrotis exclamationisLower Cromford GardenSK25Y202413/06/20241
Agrotis exclamationisStaveley DerbyshireSK47H202424/06/20247
Agrotis exclamationisStonebroomSK45E202420/06/20242
Agrotis exclamationisupper cromford gardenSK25Y202413/07/20242
Agrotis exclamationisFindern, Derbyshire, DE65 6AZSK33A202407/06/20243
Agrotis exclamationisLower Cromford GardenSK25Y202413/05/20241
Agrotis exclamationisHigh Leas Farm, RiberSK35D202428/07/20241
Agrotis exclamationisAllestree, DerbySK33P202421/06/202415
Agrotis exclamationisLower Cromford GardenSK25Y202420/06/20242
Agrotis exclamationisShirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z202424/06/20243
Agrotis exclamationisGarden, WaltonSK36U202423/06/20245
Agrotis exclamationisupper cromford gardenSK25Y202401/07/20244
Agrotis exclamationisAllestree, DerbySK33P202411/07/20242
Agrotis exclamationisBelperSK34N202417/07/20245
Agrotis exclamationisLower Cromford GardenSK25Y202429/07/20241
Agrotis exclamationisStonebroom.SK45E202401/07/20241
Agrotis exclamationisGlossop, Hague Street, Hay meadowSK09G202416/07/20246
Agrotis exclamationisNorton Lees, Sheffield (VC57)SK38L202420/07/20241
Agrotis exclamationisBrockwell Chesterfield , Derbyshire.SK37Q202414/07/20242
Agrotis exclamationisMickleover gardenSK33C202412/07/20243
Agrotis exclamationisBelperSK34N202401/08/20241
Agrotis exclamationisStonebroom.SK45E202407/07/20242
Agrotis exclamationisAmbaston Gravel PitsSK43F202404/07/202411
Agrotis exclamationisBirch ValeSK08I202430/06/20241
Agrotis exclamationisMidway, Derbys.SK32A202422/06/20246
Agrotis exclamationisupper cromford gardenSK25Y202402/06/20243
Agrotis exclamationisBelperSK34N202425/06/20243
Agrotis exclamationisStonebroomSK45E202421/06/20242
Agrotis exclamationisSandiacre GardenSK43T202417/05/20241
Agrotis exclamationisFindern, Derbyshire, DE65 6AZSK33A202413/06/20246
Agrotis exclamationisStaveley DerbyshireSK47H202417/05/20241
Agrotis exclamationisAllestree, DerbySK33P202423/06/20246
Agrotis exclamationisInkersall gardenSK47G202422/06/20241
Agrotis exclamationisChaddesden, DerbySK33T202412/06/202412
Agrotis exclamationisGarden, WaltonSK36U202418/07/20243
Agrotis exclamationisInkersall gardenSK47G202405/07/20241
Agrotis exclamationisAllestree, DerbySK33P202410/07/20244
Agrotis exclamationisBelperSK34U202419/07/20247
Agrotis exclamationisLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202428/06/20244
Agrotis exclamationisShirland - Hallfieldgate LaneSK35Z202406/07/20241
Agrotis exclamationisGlossop, Hague Street, Hay meadowSK09G202423/07/20241
Agrotis exclamationisStonebroomSK45E202407/07/20242
Agrotis exclamationisIlkeston, DerbyshireSK44K202407/06/20242
Agrotis exclamationisHavercroft RoadSK38L202430/05/20241
Agrotis exclamationisStonebroom.SK45E202411/07/20242
Agrotis exclamationisChaddesden, DerbySK33T202411/07/20244
Agrotis exclamationisBirch ValeSK08I202409/07/20241
Agrotis exclamationisMidway, Derbys.SK32A202401/07/202424
Agrotis exclamationisBelperSK34P202402/06/20241
Agrotis exclamationisAllestree, DerbySK33P202403/06/20242
Agrotis exclamationisBelperSK34U202407/06/20241
Agrotis exclamationisMelbourne, DerbyshireSK32X202425/06/20243
Agrotis exclamationisSandiacre GardenSK43T202427/05/20242
Agrotis exclamationisFindern, Derbyshire, DE65 6AZSK33A202416/06/20246
Agrotis exclamationisBelperSK34U202418/05/20241
Agrotis exclamationisAllestree, DerbySK33P202426/06/20249
Agrotis exclamationisMelbourne, DerbyshireSK32X202422/06/20242
Agrotis exclamationisStaveley DerbyshireSK47H202428/06/20244
Agrotis exclamationisStaveley DerbyshireSK47H202404/07/20245
Agrotis exclamationis152 Scalpcliffe roadSK22R202427/06/20241
Agrotis exclamationisLadycroft Ave, BuxtonSK07S202402/07/20248
Agrotis exclamationisStonebroomSK45E202426/06/20241
Agrotis exclamationisNorton Lees, Sheffield (VC57)SK38L202402/06/20243
Agrotis exclamationisIlkeston, DerbyshireSK44K202428/06/20242
Agrotis exclamationisBrockwell Chesterfield , Derbyshire.SK37Q202421/07/20242
Agrotis exclamationisHavercroft RoadSK38L202422/06/20243
Agrotis exclamationisIlkeston, DerbyshireSK44Q202408/07/20244
Agrotis exclamationisChaddesden, DerbySK33T202418/07/20242
Agrotis exclamationisBirch ValeSK08I202426/07/20241
Agrotis exclamationisMidway, Derbys.SK32A202413/07/20241
Agrotis exclamationisBelperSK34N202403/06/20241
Agrotis exclamationisAllestree, DerbySK33P202406/06/20243
Agrotis exclamationisIlkeston, DerbyshireSK44K202407/06/20242
Agrotis exclamationisupper cromford gardenSK25Y202425/06/20242
Agrotis exclamationisSandiacre GardenSK43T202404/06/202412
Agrotis exclamationisFindern, Derbyshire, DE65 6AZSK33A202420/06/20249
Agrotis exclamationisLangley Mill, DerbyshireSK44N202427/05/20241
Agrotis exclamationisAllestree, DerbySK33P202429/06/20246
Agrotis exclamationisCote Heath Allotments, BuxtonSK07R202414/06/20241
Agrotis exclamationisBelperSK34N202412/06/20241
Agrotis exclamationisBelperSK34U202422/06/20247
Agrotis exclamationisChaddesden, DerbySK33T202416/06/20249
Agrotis exclamationiswingerworthSK36Y202405/07/20241

Sensible limit reached – too many records to list on the page

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