Dark Dagger (Acronicta tridens) - iMoths - Bedfordshire Moths Mobile


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Dark Dagger
Acronicta tridens ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae : Acronictinae

2283 / 73.037

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Grey Dagger Acronicta psi

Forewing:	17-20mm.
Flight:	One generation May-July. (Sept-Oct)
Foodplant:	Broadleaved trees and shrubs.
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 4

Bedfordshire status
Uncommon resident

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 12 (55%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2021.

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
26/06/2021	1	30	TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
23/07/2020	1	30	TL24 - Biggleswade (East), Potton
05/08/2018	1	30	TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
27/07/2018	1	30	TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
06/07/2017	1	30	TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington

Further info: Acronicta tridens