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Dotted Clay
Xestia baja ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae : Noctuinae

2130 / 73.353

Photo © Allan Drewitt

Similar Norfolk Species
Six-striped Rustic Xestia sexstrigata

Forewing:	17-21mm.
Flight:	One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:	Herbaceous plants.
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

Norfolk Status
Local.
Woodland, heathland, scrub grassland on chalk or limestone.

The two black dots close to apex of the forewing are distinctive.

Recorded in 44 (59%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1905.
Last Recorded in 2021.

Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
22/08/2021	1	28	TL99 - Thompson/Gt.Hockham
17/08/2021	1	28	TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
17/08/2021	+	28	TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
14/08/2021	1	28	TF63 - Snettisham/Dersingham
13/08/2021	2	27	TG42 - Hickling/Horsey

Further info: Xestia baja

	UK Moths		Mothdissection UK
	Suffolk Moths		Cambs Moths
	Lepiforum.de		Norfolk Moths (Full)

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