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Turnip Moth
Agrotis segetum ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2087 / 73.319
Photo © Matthew Casey,  09/06/2013 - costessey

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Peridroma saucia
Dark Sword-grass
Agrotis ipsilon
Forewing: 16-21mm.
Flight: May-June. Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plant roots. Turnip, Carrot, Beet etc.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Very variable colours from sandy through to brown even black.
Widespread and very common.
Many habitats.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
12/11/2024127TG03Briston
10/11/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
08/11/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
07/11/2024127TG03Briston
07/11/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
06/11/2024127TG23North Walsham
04/11/2024127TG42Eccles
04/11/2024128TF82West Raynham
03/11/2024128TF63Hunstanton
03/11/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
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