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Dotted Clay
Xestia baja ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2130 / 73.353
Photo © Rob Lee,  Beeston Bump, 20/7/10

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

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

Recorded in 45 (61%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1905.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
23/08/2023128TF62Dersingham Bog
23/08/2023128TF62Dersingham Bog
23/08/2023128TF62Sandringham
23/08/2023128TF62Dersingham Bog
12/08/2023127TG42Eccles
12/08/2023127TG31Upton
11/08/2023127TG31Upton
10/08/2023228TF71West Bilney
18/07/2023127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
21/08/2022128TF62Sandringham
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