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Heath Rustic
Xestia agathina

(Duponchel, 1827) 73.356

Very localised in the region on heathland. Vagrants are occasionally recorded elsewhere.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 12 (15%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2021.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Heather
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining Species (BAP R)
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
< Neglected Rustic | Square-spot Rustic >
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
12/09/20211VC24 - BuckinghamshireSU98
10/09/20211VC22 - BerkshireSU88
10/09/20211VC24 - BuckinghamshireTQ08
10/09/20211VC24 - BuckinghamshireTQ09
30/08/20219VC22 - BerkshireSU96

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