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Dotted Clay
Xestia
baja
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae
: Noctuinae
2130
/
73.353
Photo ©
Peter Tilley
, Titchwell 21/07/10
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 (64%)
of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in
1905.
Last Recorded in
2020.
Latest 5 Records
Date
#
VC
10k Area
13/08/2020
1
28
TL79
-
Methwold/Foulden
11/08/2020
1
27
TG30
-
Brundall/Cantley
08/08/2020
1
28
TF63
-
Snettisham/Dersingham
08/08/2020
1
28
TL79
-
Methwold/Foulden
07/08/2020
1
28
TF63
-
Snettisham/Dersingham
Further info:
Xestia baja
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