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Heath Rustic
Xestia agathina

(Duponchel, 1827) 2135 / 73.356

A locally common resident.

A species of heathland and moorland.

Overwinters as a small larva and adults come to light and visit heather flowers.

Verification Grade Comment: Photo needed away from known sites.

Recorded in 32 (23%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1903.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 14-16mm
Flight: August - September
Foodplant:   Heather
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
09/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ85
08/09/20231VC40 - ShropshireSJ43
07/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSK04
03/09/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
02/09/2023+VC39 - StaffordshireSO88

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