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Square-spot Rustic
Xestia xanthographa

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2134 / 73.357

A very common moth found across the region.

Found in a wide range of habitats.

Overwinters as a larva while adults come to light, often in large numbers, and visit sugar patches.

Recorded in 121 (86%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-17mm
Flight: July - October
Foodplant:   Grasses and small herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
30/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
29/10/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
29/10/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO75
22/10/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
20/10/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP18

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