Noctuidae : Acronictinae
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Poplar Grey
Subacronicta megacephala
Scarce Dagger
Acronicta auricoma
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Knot Grass
Acronicta rumicis

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2289 / 73.045

Morley's Final Catalogue: Of quite frequent occurrence from Brantham to Beccles, and Aldeburgh to Brandon.

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Double-brooded. The distinctive and colourful larvae are commonly found in the county throughout the summer and autumn, feeding on a wide variety of plants including Brambles.

Identification: Poplar grey lacks the obvious white spot in the corner of the forewing. Scarce dagger also lacks the white spot and has a black dagger mark on the wing.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 51 (88%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
28/09/2024+25TM05 - Stowmarket/Needham Market
06/09/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
02/09/2024125TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
15/08/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
12/08/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Forewing: 16-20mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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