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Sand Dart
Agrotis ripae (Hübner, 1823)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2093 / 73.323
Photo © Jim Wheeler,  Heacham 09/06/11

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Coast Dart
Euxoa cursoria
Archer's Dart
Agrotis vestigialis
Forewing: 14-18mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Many strandline plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Nationally Scarce
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Nationally Scarce, restricted to sandy beaches.

Well recorded in Norfolk, and fairly consistent, with around 500 per year recorded at coastal sites over the last two decades.

More dainty marks and general sandy colouring than other 'Darts'.

Recorded in 17 (23%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
01/08/2024128TF74Scolt Head NNR
31/07/2024128TF74Scolt Head NNR
29/07/2024228TF74Titchwell NNR
27/07/2024128TF74Scolt Head NNR
20/07/2024228TF74Scolt Head NNR
19/07/2024127TG42Eccles
19/07/2024228TF74Scolt Head NNR
19/07/2024127TG50Great Yarmouth
06/07/2024128TF74Holme NNR
30/06/2024127TG33Ridlington
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