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Dotted Clay
Xestia baja ([Denis & Schifferm?ller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2130 / 73.353
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Wendover Woods 2011

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Six-striped Rustic
Xestia sexstrigata
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Quite localised in the region. Formerly more widespread, but in decline in line with a wider trend in southern England. Occurs in woodland, heathland and other habitats.

Recorded in 45 (32%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1896.
Last Recorded in 2022.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
11/08/2022222SU96 - Ascot / Sunninghill
04/08/2022422SU96 - Ascot / Sunninghill
01/08/2022124SU89 - High Wycombe
31/07/2022124SU89 - High Wycombe
30/08/2021122SU96 - Ascot / Sunninghill
Further info: Xestia baja
 
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