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Knot Grass
Acronicta rumicis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Acronictinae
2289 / 73.045
Photo © Alan Garner,  Blunham 11/07/2019

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Forewing: 16-20mm.
Flight: Two generations May-June. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Bedfordshire status
Common resident

Verification Grade Comment: Acceptable flight time in county: 15 April to 10 September - a photo will be required if reported outside these dates

Recorded in 20 (91%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1904.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
29/09/2024230TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
21/09/2024130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
19/09/2024130TL12 - Luton (East), Pegsdon Hills
05/08/2024130TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
02/08/2024230TL04 - Bedford (South), Kempston
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