Garden Dart (Euxoa nigricans, (Linnaeus, 1761))

General Information
This species is quite variable in ground colour.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 15-18mm.
Foodplant(s): clovers (Trifolium spp.), docks (Rumex spp.), plantains (Plantago spp.), herbaceous plants
Flying: One generation, July- mid September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Gardens, farmland, download, open grassland, wet areas and open woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 69 (25.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 17 May to 19 September

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Ramsey, 2011

Photo © Martin Lovell

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2082 (ABH73.314) Garden Dart Euxoa nigricans, (Linnaeus, 1761)

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