| 2089 ~ Heart & Dart ~ Agrotis exclamationis | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A very common & sometimes abundant species which is found throughout the county. At 233 individuals, it is also the third highest ranked species for a single nights catch. Wingspan : M & F, 35-44mm. Confusion species The black collar separates this species from all other darts. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat All habitats except those at extreme altitude. Foodplant A wide range of herbaceous plants. Lifestage data Overwinters as a fully grown larva in an underground earthen cocoon in which it later pupates. Larva late July-Spring feeding until October. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 11th June 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by DB, 18th June 2011, Middletown |
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