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Setaceous Hebrew Character
Xestia c-nigrum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2126 / 73.359
Photo © Francis Farrow,  09/08/2022 - Sheringham Common

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Triple-spotted Clay
Xestia ditrapezium
Double Square-spot
Xestia triangulum
Forewing: 14-19mm.
Flight: May-July. Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants. Nettles, willowherbs, etc.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread and abundant.
Many habitats.

Not to be confused with Hebrew Character which flies much earlier in the year.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
14/11/2024128TM09Great Ellingham
12/11/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
10/11/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
10/11/2024127TG13Aldborough / Hanworth
09/11/2024127TG42Eccles
09/11/2024227TG04Cley next the Sea
08/11/2024227TG04Cley next the Sea
07/11/2024127TG42Eccles
07/11/2024227TG04Cley next the Sea
06/11/2024128TF63Hunstanton
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