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Acronicta psi
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Dark Dagger
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Grey Dagger
Acronicta psi

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2284 / 73.038

Common resident.

Found in a range of habitats.

Overwinters as a pupa with the adults coming readily to light.

In Grey Dagger larvae the hump is larger than on Dark Dagger; there are two red dashes on each segment whereas there are three on Dark Dagger and the warts on each segment appear as dark spots whereas on Dark Dagger they are white (Roy Leverton).

Note: Distribution may include unconfirmed records.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 101 (72%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 17-20mm
Flight: May - August
Foodplant:   Broadleaved trees and shrubs
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
10/11/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
10/10/2024+VC39 - StaffordshireSK11 -
07/10/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
03/10/2024+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ74 -
29/09/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSP07

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