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Xestia c-nigrum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2126 / 73.359
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Westcott 2006

Similar Upper Thames Species
Triple-spotted Clay
Xestia ditrapezium
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Xestia triangulum
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Widespread and very common across the region, in a wide range of habitats, but especially in cultivated areas.

Recorded in 72 (92%) 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
30/10/2022123SP51 - Bletchington, Otmoor, Murcott
29/10/2022123SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
29/10/2022122SU29 - Faringdon
28/10/2022122SU58 - Didcot (S) / Streatley
28/10/2022122SU57 - Hermitage / Ashampstead
Further info: Xestia c-nigrum
 
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