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

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2126 / 73.359

Morley's Final Catalogue: Referring also to Square-spot rustic: Suffolk (Stephens, Illust. ii, 1829, p.136). Par excellence the two most prevalent of all autumn Noctuid moths.

Recent Suffolk Status: Abundant across the county, sometimes appearing in large numbers in traps.

Life history: Double-brooded. Recorded right into November in Suffolk.

Identification: Setaceous Hebrew character has the obvious pale spot, lacking in Triple-spotted clay and Double square-spot.

Habitat: A wide variety of habitats including gardens.

Recorded in 57 (98%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
24/10/2024126TL76 - Kentford/Dalham
24/10/2024326TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
23/10/2024125TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
23/10/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
22/10/2024125TM25 - Wickham Market/Otley
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Forewing: 14-19mm.
Flight: May-July. Aug-Oct.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants Nettles, willowherbs, etc
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Underlying maps using Digital Map Data © Norfolk Online Lepidoptera Archive - NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024. © James Wheeler - Norfolk Moths 2007 - 2024. Data © NOLA™ - Suffolk 2024
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