Poplar Grey, Acronicta megacephala Noctuidae     Acronictinae

ABH 73.046
B&F 2278   *   Acronicta megacephala   *   Poplar Grey


Widespread, most frequent in SE England
Wingspan: 40-44mm

Flight time: May-August
Habitat: Woodland, gardens, fens, parks

Larvae feed on the leaves of Poplar and Aspen, less frequently on willows

Similar: 2289 Knot Grass and 2279 The Sycamore


Poplar Grey, Acronicta megacephala


Poplar Grey, Acronicta megacephala, larva
Poplar Grey, Acronicta megacephala
Adult: July 2012. Larva: October 2013

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