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Dotted Clay
Xestia
baja
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae
: Noctuinae
2130
/
73.353
Photo ©
Rob Lee
, Beeston Bump, 20/7/10
Similar Norfolk Species
Six-striped Rustic
Xestia sexstrigata
Forewing:
17-21mm.
Flight:
One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:
Herbaceous plants.
Nat 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
14/08/2021
1
28
TF63
-
Snettisham/Dersingham
12/08/2021
+
28
TF62
-
King's Lynn/Dersingham
09/08/2021
1
28
TF63
-
Snettisham/Dersingham
Further info:
Xestia baja
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