Noctuidae       Noctuinae ABH 73.322 B&F 2085   *   Agrotis vestigialis   *   Archer's Dart Rare, can be locally common in Dorset on heathland Wingspan: 30-35mm. Male has feathered antennae Flight time: July-September Habitat: Mainly on coastal dunes and heathland Larvae feed on low herbaceous plants; ragwort, heather, bedstraw's, stitchwort, marram and other grasses. Similar: 2083 Coast Dart, 2093 Sand Dart. Males without feathered antennae

Archer's Dart, Agrotis vestigialis
Studland, Dorset. July and September 2012