73.314 BF2082 - Garden Dart - Noctuidae - Euxoa nigricans

73.314 BF2082 - Noctuidae - Noctuinae - Euxoa nigricans - Garden Dart

Adult Macro: CAT 2 - Can be confused with other species -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: amber

- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
Confusion Species: White-line Dart

ID pointers: A rather plain brownish or blackish coloured moth, that is similar in shape and size to White-line Dart. Lacks the “arrowheads” on outer wing edge. More northern individuals are blacker in colour.

Distribution: (Last record: 28/08/2024 at Cromford ) - Generally uncommon and possibly widely distributed in Derbyshire. Mainly recorded from sites in the Trent Valley and the Coal Measures. Very few recent records being last recorded on 28/8/2024, the only report in the year.

Flight Period: July / August / September / - On the wing July – September – one generation.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - is attracted to light and various flowers

Wingspan: 28-35mm
Forewing: 15-18mm

Food Plant: Herbaceous plants.

Last Recorded Date: 28/08/2024

Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton

Last Recorded General Area: Cromford

No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW: Clive Ashton – Cromford, Derbyshire., Steve Thorpe – Breaston.