| 73.0375 ~ 2284x ~ Dark_Grey Dagger agg. ~ Acronicta sp. | ||
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UK Status Resident. DD=Common S,C,(N) GD=Common. Montgomeryshire Status Both species present. Adults of both species appear identical to the naked eye, but larva are completely different. Adult males can be separated in a fairly non-invasive manner, just follow the procedure shown in the 'Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland' (Paul Waring & Martin Townsend). Females need genitalia examination to separate them. Wingspan : M & F, 34-45mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Many habitats, especially woodland. Foodplant Wide range of broadleaf trees. Lifestage data Both species overwinter as a pupa in a silken cocoon beneath bark, in crevice or under rotten wood. Grey Dagger larva July-early Sept & Sept-early Nov. Dark Dagger larva July-Oct. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 5th June 2010, Llanfyllin |
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