73.313 BF2081  -  Noctuidae -  Noctuinae - Euxoa tritic - White-line Dart Adult Macro:  CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species - Can be confused with other species       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Brown -  Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant    
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Noctuidae ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species:  Square-spot Dart (E.obelisca) and Coast Dart (E.cursoria).
ID pointers: Extremely variable in colour and intensity of markings. Up to six short arrow heads towards outer edge. Often shows a white or pale yellowish streak running towards apex and alongside costa with another running through centre both forming a large arrow-head.
Distribution:  (Last record: 08/09/2021 at Kings Newton )  -  Scarce and locally distributed species in Derbyshire. Up to 1986 only around 20 individuals had been recorded in the county. Only one other record reported from Kings Newton 8/9/2021.
Flight Period: July /  August /  -  On the wing July – August  Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Will Soar  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 28-40mm
Forewing: 13-17mm
Food Plant: Low plants.
Last Recorded Date: 08/09/2021
Last Recorded By: Will Soar
Last Recorded General Area: Kings Newton
No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW:  Kings Newton, Derbyshire – 8/9/2021 – Will Soar©

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