Deep-brown Dart - Aporophyla lueneburgensis

Wingspan 36 to 44 mm. A very dull brown moth sometimes with rather inconspicuous markings, but with very white underwings.

A taxonomic review established that Aporophyla lutulenta is the same species as Aporophyla lueneburgensis.

Various habitats.

The adults are on the wing between August and October, and come to light.

The larvae feed on grasses and bushes such as Hawthorn.

There is currently some debate about whether this species and the Northern Deep-brown Dart are in fact separate species, and whether both occur in the British Isles. In the past, the current species was thought to occur south. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.

Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = C (very scarce resident or rare migrant).