Shuttle-shaped Dart, Agrotis puta Noctuidae       Noctuinae

ABH 73.325
B&F 2092   *   Agrotis puta   *   Shuttle-shaped Dart


Widespread and fairly common in the southern half of Britain
Wingspan: 30-32mm

Flight time: Two-three generations, April-October
Habitat: Wide range of habitats including farmland, gardens, open woodland, heaths and wetlands

Larvae feed on herbaceous plants including Docks, Dandelions and Lettuce

Larva identification uncertain - needs rearing to confirm


Shuttle-shaped Dart, Agrotis puta


Shuttle-shaped Dart, Agrotis puta


Shuttle-shaped Dart, Agrotis puta
Shuttle-shaped Dart, Agrotis puta
Parkstone, Dorset. June 2012. Larva August 2015

All images used are copyright. Please contact me if you find errors.