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Heath Rustic
Xestia agathina (Duponchel, 1827)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2135 / 73.356
Photo © Chris McGaw,  26/09/2019 - The Grange

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Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Heather.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Local on Norfolk heathland, recorded in small numbers annually, circa 10 records. 2021 was an exceptional year for the species with nearly 100 specimens recorded.

A declining species in the UK

Larvae feed on Heather, with adults on the wing quite late in the season, mainly September.

Recorded in 39 (53%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
17/09/2023127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
17/09/2023127TG13Hempstead
16/09/2023228TF71West Bilney
14/09/2023227TG33Ridlington
11/09/2023127TG10Hethersett
09/09/2023128TF62Sandringham
09/09/2023128TF72Grimston
09/09/2023127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
08/09/2023127TG11Horsford
08/09/2023+28TF62Sandringham
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