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Great Dart
Agrotis bigramma

(Esper, 1790) 2094 / 73.315

Davey, P., 2009: A central and southern European species, resident in the south-east coastal regions of Jersey and Guernsey, and a scarce immigrant to the coasts of south and south-east England, the larva leading a subterranean existence feeding on the roots of grasses and plants, and recorded as a serious pest in vineyards. In Dorset, singletons have been seen on twenty-three occasions, all but four from Portland and all at light traps. Many of the dates coincided with immigration from abroad,... Read More

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 4 (10%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1987.
Last Recorded in 2013.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-20
Flight: July-September
Foodplant:   Roots and stems of various plants
GB Status: Immigrant
Former Status: Migrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
< Garden Dart | Light Feathered Rustic >
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
08/08/201319SY66 Portland Bill
16/08/200819SY66 Portland Bill
30/07/200819SZ07 Swanage
24/08/200719SY66 Portland Bill
16/08/200519SY66 Portland Bill

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