Noctuidae : Acronictinae
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Photo © Matthew J Deans,  Dungeness, Kent 03.08.2002

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Knot Grass
Acronicta rumicis
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Scarce Dagger
Acronicta auricoma

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2287 / 73.043

Morley's Final Catalogue: We cannot hope for A. auricoma whose range extends only from Kent to Hants.

Recent Suffolk Status: A single county record of this very rare immigrant in 2006. Formerly a British resident species that which is now thought to be extinct.

Life history: Double-brooded.

Identification: Knot Grass lacks the outer black dagger mark and has an obvious white spot in the corner of the forewing.

Habitat: As a resident, found in Oak woodland. Immigrant records are coastal.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (2%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2006.
Last Recorded in 2006.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
22/07/2006125TM44 - Orford Ness
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Forewing: 16-17mm
Flight: May-early June and mid-July-August
Foodplant:   Oak
Red List: Regionally Extinct (RE)
GB Status: Extinct
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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