Noctuidae       Acronictinae ABH 73.038 B&F 2284     *     Grey Dagger     *     Acronicta psi Adult confirmed by gen.det (Phil Sterling) Wingspan: 30-40mm Flight time: June-August Habitat: Widespread, found in most habitats Larvae feed on the leaves of broad-leaved shrubs and trees Adults need gen.det. to differentiate from 2283 Dark Dagger (otherwise record as Grey Dagger agg.). Larvae of the two species are very different

Grey Dagger, Acronicta psi
Larva Parkstone, Dorset. July 2012. Adult Broadstone, July 2016