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Similar Norfolk Species
Triple-spotted Clay
Xestia ditrapezium
Square-spotted Clay
Xestia rhomboidea
Double Square-spot
2128 Xestia triangulum
(Hufnagel, 1766)
Norfolk status
Mnay habitats including woodland, hedgerows, fens, grassland, heathland and gardens.
Widespread.

See also Triple-spotted Clay, determination can be made by colour of the hindwing...
Hindwing Comparison

[L] Triple-spotted Clay
light cream/grey

[R]Double Square-spot
dark brown/grey

Recorded in 65 (94%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2012.

‹ Triple-spotted Clay  |  Dotted Clay ›

Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
17/09/2012127TG04 - Blakeney/Cley
23/08/2012128TF73 - Docking/Bircham
13/08/2012128TF74 - Holme/Titchwell
12/08/2012127TG14 - Sheringham
11/08/2012127TG22 - Buxton
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Forewing: 17-19mm.
Season: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Nat Status: Common
 Immature Adult
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