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Double Square-spot
Xestia triangulum (Hufnagel, 1766)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2128 / 73.361
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  29/06/2018 - Norwich

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Triple-spotted Clay
Xestia ditrapezium
Square-spotted Clay
Xestia stigmatica
Forewing: 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
22/09/2023127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
07/09/2023127TG20Norwich (Thorpe St Andrew)
06/09/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
31/08/2023128TF83North Creake
31/08/2023127TG33Ridlington
29/08/2023+27TG42Hickling NNR / Potter Heigham
28/08/2023128TL79Mundford
27/08/2023128TF83North Creake
27/08/2023127TG21Norwich (Catton)
25/08/2023128TF93Little Snoring
Further info: Xestia triangulum
 
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