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Amphipyra tragopoginis (Clerck, 1759)
Noctuidae: Amphipyrinae
2299 / 73.064
Photo © Oliver Wadsworth,  24/08/2007

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 16-18mm
Flight: July - September
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Vulnerable (VU)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A common species which seems to have declined in recent years.

Found in a wide range of habitats.

Overwinters as an egg, while adults are attracted to light and to sugar.

Recorded in 107 (76%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
20/07/2024136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
03/10/2023136SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
02/10/2023136SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
30/09/2023136SO54 - NE Hereford & Marden
23/09/2023139SK22 - Burton-on-Trent
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