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Heart and Dart
Agrotis exclamationis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2089 / 73.317
Photo © Ian Barber,  08/06/2023 Bedford

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Forewing: 15-19mm.
Flight: Two generations May-Aug. Sept.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 20 April to 30 September - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 21 (95%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
27/07/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
23/07/2024+30TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
14/07/2024130TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
13/07/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
13/07/2024230TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
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