73.351 BF2114

Double Dart Graphiphora augur

(Fabricius, 1775)

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Wingspan 35-42 mm.

A locally widespread species over much of Britain, but not especially common.

It inhabits woodland, bushy places and grassy areas, and flies in a single generation during June and July.

The larvae feed nocturnally on a number of trees and shrubs, including hawthorn (Crataegus) and blackthorn (Prunus spinosa).