- click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines
- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Grey Dagger
ID pointers: A grey to pale-grey moth, with long branched black basal streaks and black dagger like marks near trailing corner. Forewing can sometimes be tinged brownish or pink. See Grey Dagger
Distribution: (Last record: 01/09/2024 at Belper ) - Resident and widely distributed at a low density in lowland areas of Derbyshire. This species and Acronicta psi (Grey Dagger), are so similar that field ID cannot reliably be used. The only sure way is by appearance of the caterpillars, otherwise lethal dissection practices are required. If cannot perform a Gen. Det, then record as Grey/Dark Dagger agg.
Forewing: 17-20mm
Last Recorded Date: 01/09/2024
Last Recorded By: Dave Evans
Last Recorded General Area: Belper
No First Date Information Recorded
IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne – Tony Davison © – Dark/Grey Dagger agg
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