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Knot Grass
Acronicta rumicis

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2289 / 73.045

Davey, P., 2009: A widespread species in Britain, the larva is polyphagous. In Dorset, the moth is ubiquitous and at low density, occasionally rising to frequent, particularly in sallow-rich localities. Two brood cycles seem to be established, with a double brood emerging by mid-April and again from mid-July; a single brood emerges from early-June. Warm summers occasionally spawn an additional partial generation from either brood cycle, as evidenced by the following light trap records: West... Read More

Recorded in 37 (93%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1895.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-20mm
Flight: May - June and August - September
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
18/10/202319SY68 Weymouth / Martinstown
29/09/202319SY78 - Broadmayne
10/09/202319SY49 Bridport
27/08/202319SY39 Lyme Regis
26/08/202319ST90 Spetisbury

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