| 2087 ~ Turnip Moth ~ Agrotis segetum | ||
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UK Status Resident and migrant. Common Montgomeryshire Status A fairly uncommon species, probably a bit overlooked when recorded with other species of dart. Wingspan : M & F, 32-42mm. Confusion species Heart and Club, Heart and Dart, Crescent Dart, Pearly Underwing and Great Dart. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Most habitats. Foodplant The roots and shoots of a wide range of herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as a larva. Larva late July-April and occasionally June-August. The larva feed almost entirely underground and are known as 'cutworms'. Pupates underground. |
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 Photo by MDH, 24th Aug 2008, Llanfyllin |
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