Noctuidae
Acronictinae
ABH 73.038
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
Larva Parkstone, Dorset. July 2012. Adult Broadstone, July 2016