Heart and Dart Agrotis exclamationis

Meet one of Europe's most abundant and instantly recognizable moths—so common you've probably encountered it without realizing. First formally described by Linnaeus himself in 1758, this noctuid is incredibly widespread, ranging from Ireland all the way to Japan across the entire Palearctic. Its striking yet simple pattern makes it a reliable nighttime visitor to lights throughout much of the world. This is the everyman of moths, a true insect success story.