Grey Dagger, Acronicta psi, caterpillar Noctuidae       Acronictinae

ABH 73.038
B&F 2284     *     Grey Dagger     *     Acronicta psi

Adult confirmed by gen.det (Phil Sterling)
Wingspan: 30-40mm

Flight time: June-August
Habitat: Widespread, found in most habitats

Larvae feed on the leaves of broad-leaved shrubs and trees

Adults need gen.det. to differentiate from 2283 Dark Dagger (otherwise record as Grey Dagger agg.). Larvae of the two species are very different


Grey Dagger, Acronicta psi

Grey Dagger, Acronicta psi
Grey Dagger, Acronicta psi
Larva Parkstone, Dorset. July 2012. Adult Broadstone, July 2016

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