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Setaceous Hebrew Character
Xestia c-nigrum
Double Square-spot
Xestia triangulum
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Triple-spotted Clay
Xestia ditrapezium

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2127 / 73.360

A fairly common resident, more so in the south.

More often found in damp and open broadleaved woodland but sometimes in parks and gardens.

Overwinters as a larva. The adults come to light and to sugar but also visit flowers.

Note most resembles Double Square-spot but that species has a broader wing and doesn't have the pinkish tinge.

Recorded in 89 (64%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 17-19mm.
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
11/08/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
30/07/2022+VC39 - StaffordshireSJ94
30/07/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO23
29/07/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ43 -
29/07/20225VC36 - HerefordshireSO74

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