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Photo © Patrick Clement,  To light, Kingsford CP, Worcestershire, 6.8.22.

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Dotted Clay
Xestia baja

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2130 / 73.353

A fairly common but declining species.

A species of woodland and heathland but also damp grassland and wetlands. Visits gardens too.

Overwinters as a small larva while adults visit light and sugar as well as flowers.

Recorded in 90 (64%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 17-21mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
06/09/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSK11
03/09/20221VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
18/08/20223VC40 - ShropshireSJ61
18/08/20223VC40 - ShropshireSJ61
14/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ95

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