73.325 BF2092  -  Noctuidae -  Noctuinae - Agrotis puta - Shuttle-shaped 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: A small dart that is short and stubby. The oval mark is elongated and shaped into a shuttle, pointed at both ends. The male has pale coloured wings with a contrasting dark kidney mark and a dark area at the shoulder. Various delicate lines and spots across the forewing. Ground colour can be a sandy brown, grey-brown or dark brown.
Distribution:  The first multiple records in Derbyshire were during 1976. This species is now common in the lowlands and widespread across all areas of the county.
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  August /  September /  -  On the wing May – September. Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 30-32mm
Forewing: 12-16mm
Food Plant: Various herbaceous plants, grasses, and occasionally on low-growing shrubs.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison© 

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