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Dark Dagger
Acronicta tridens ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Acronictinae
2283 / 73.037
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2010 (genitalia checked)

Similar Upper Thames Species
Grey Dagger
Acronicta psi
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4

Widespread across the region in a wide range of habitats, but under-recorded due to the requirement for dissection to distinguish the adult from Grey Dagger.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 45 (58%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
30/07/2022122SU77 - Reading
07/07/2022122SU56 - Thatcham / Aldermaston
06/07/2022222SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
17/06/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
16/06/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
Further info: Acronicta tridens
 
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