Morley's Final Catalogue: Generally distributed, and by no means uncommon at light. Noted at Copdock, infrequent at Ipswich and Waldringfield, Monks Soham occasionally most years, Aldeburgh, Fritton, Gorleston; Bury; Brandon.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common and widespread.

Life history: Single-brooded. Very occasional late autumn records in recent years.

Identification: Quite a variable species ranging from pale sandy brown in colour to almost blackish.
Male Heart and Dart has unfeathered antennae and an obvious black collar mark. Turnip moth is slightly larger and has a more pointed dart mark.

Habitat: A wide variety of grassy habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 52 (90%) of 58 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1940. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats

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