Heart and dart
Agrotis exclamationis
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Noctuidae
Night-flying moth with black wedge-shaped mark and black kidney mark. Wings light brown with a couple of transverse lines. Strong black 'eyebrow' just behind head.
Captured in light trap 18th June, and 8th July, 2022; multiple specimens. In light trap 14th and 20th May, 2023, one specimen each. In light trap 5th, 11th and 17th June, 2023; many individuals. Caught in light trap 17th May (1), and 25th May (3), 9th June (4), 19th June (2), 24th June (2) 15th July (2) 2024.