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Poplar Grey
Subacronicta megacephala
Checklist Number73.046 [B&F: 2278]
Verification
Record will be accepted (subject to date and location checks)
Classification
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Subfamily: | Acronictinae |
| Genus: | Subacronicta |
| Species: | megacephala |
| Authority: | ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) |
Common in woodland, fens, parks and gardens throughout the British Isles. Widespread and common in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 38-45 mm. Could be confused with Sycamore A. aceris. Larva feeds on Black and White Poplar, and Aspen, over-wintering as a pupa.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
