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Double Square-spot
Xestia triangulum (Hufnagel, 1766)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2128 / 73.361
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2021

Similar Upper Thames Species
Triple-spotted Clay
Xestia ditrapezium
Square-spotted Clay
Xestia stigmatica
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Widespread and common across the region. Occurs in woodland and more open habitats.

Recorded in 70 (90%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
04/09/2022124SU89 - High Wycombe
11/08/2022322SU66 - Burghfield Common / Mortimer
30/07/2022123SP20 - Brize Norton, Clanfield
27/07/2022123SP40 - Wolvercote, Wytham, Wootton
24/07/2022423SP33 - Sibford Ferris/Hook Norton
Further info: Xestia triangulum
 
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