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Deep-brown Dart
Aporophyla lueneburgensis (Freyer, 1848)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2231 / 73.232
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  07/10/2021 - Peddars Way

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Feathered Brindle
Aporophyla australis
Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Oct.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local.
Open habitats, grassland, heathland and coastal areas on chalky or lighter soils.

Formerly split into Deep-brown Dart Aporophyla lutulenta and Northern Deep-brown Dart A. lueneburgensis

The species code and scientific name changed in 2024. DNA bar-coding suggests that we have only one species in Britain, A. lueneburgensis which is now renamed Deep-brown Dart.
A. lutulenta is now a synonym and the name Northern Deep-brown dart no longer used.

Recorded in 35 (47%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1923.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
08/10/2024128TF63Dersingham
07/10/2024128TL79Mundford
06/10/2024128TF63Hunstanton
05/10/2024128TF63Dersingham
05/10/2024127TG12Brandiston
05/10/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath
04/10/2024+28TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
04/10/2024128TF63Snettisham
04/10/2024228TM09Great Ellingham
03/10/2024128TF63Hunstanton
Further info: Aporophyla lueneburgensis
 
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