Noctuidae       Noctuinae ABH 73.317 B&F 2089   *   Agrotis exclamationis   *   Heart and Dart Common Wingspan: 30-40mm. Variable, usually has black band across front of thorax Flight time: May-August Habitat: Most frequent in arable farmland and gardens Larvae feed on herbaceous plants including Fat-hen and Ribwort Plantain Larva identification uncertain - needs rearing to confirm

Heart and Dart, Agrotis exclamationis
Dorset. June 2012 and September 2014