Species: Heart and Club (Agrotis clavis)
Family: Owlet Moths (NOCTUIDAE)
Category: Butterflies & Moths
Location: SE
A. Butterflies & Moths
B. Owlet Moths (NOCTUIDAE)
The Noctuidae - or Owlet Moths - are sometimes considered the largest family of butterflies and moths, with nearly 12,000 different species.
C. Heart and Club (Agrotis clavis)
The Heart & Club moth has a wingspan of 35 to 40mm. It is similar to the Heart and Dart moth that has also been found in the cemetery.
This individual was caught in a moth trap on the night of June 10th 2022. It is relatively common in the south-east of England.
This moth overwinters in soil cavities as a full-grown larva before pupating in spring.
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Heart and Club
This individual was caught in a moth trap on the night of June 10th 2022. It is relatively common in the south-east of England.
Heart and Club
This moth overwinters in soil cavities as a full-grown larva before pupating in spring.
Heart and Club
This Hart and Club moth was caught in a trap in the cemetery (then released) on June 16th 2022. Note the pronounced feather-like appearance of the antennae.
