2114 Double Dart, Graphiphora augur, (Fabricius, 1775)
National Status :
Common
Local Status :
Resident (SMP Status 1)
Distribution and abundance :
Widespread but local
Habitats :
Various; broad-leaved woodland, scrub, hedgerows, marshes and fens
Flight Period :
Single-brooded; June to July, single late record in September
Larval foodplants :
sallows, birches, Blackthorn and hawthorns and also herbaceous plants
Morley's Final Catalogue :
Levelly distributed, and quite common on sugar, throughout Suffolk; Orford (Gibbs); Ipswich, Monks Soham at light; &c.
Wingspan details :
Forewing 18-21mm, Wingspan 38-48mm
Identification
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Further Photographs
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Aldeby, Norfolk (18.vi.2011) © Brian Jones
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Lynachlaggan, Insh Marshes RSPB Reserve, Inverness-shire (25.vii.2011) © Neil Sherman
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