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Setaceous Hebrew Character
Xestia c-nigrum
Double Square-spot
Xestia triangulum
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Triple-spotted Clay
Xestia ditrapezium
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2127 / 73.360
Norfolk status
Local distribution.
Damp open broadleaved woodland, carr woodland and bushy fens. (also parks and gardens)

Very similar to Double Square-spot, determination can be made by resting position, forewing colouration and hindwing colouration.

i. Triple-spotted Clay tends to rest with wings wrapped more tightly together, giving the moth a more slender appearance.
ii. Triple-spotted Clay is a darker moth, usually a purplish-brown colour.
iii. Triple-spotted Clay typically has pale grey or light cream contrasting hindwings,
iv. If uncertain will require gen. det. to confirm.

Hindwing Comparison

[L] Triple-spotted Clay
light cream/grey
[R]Double Square-spot
dark brown/grey

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2021.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/09/2021128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
26/07/2021128TF73 - Docking/Bircham
16/07/2021127TG14 - Sheringham
12/07/2021128TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
03/07/2021127TG02 - Foxley/Foulsham
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Forewing: 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
 Immature Adult
Further info: Xestia ditrapezium
 
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