Setaceous Hebrew Character (Xestia c-nigrum)


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Setaceous Hebrew Character
Xestia c-nigrum (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae : Noctuinae

2126 / 73.359

Photo © Jim Wheeler

Similar Species
Triple-spotted Clay Xestia ditrapezium

Double Square-spot
Xestia triangulum

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

Status
Widespread and abundant.
Many habitats.

Not to be confused with Hebrew Character which flies much earlier in the year.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Further info: Xestia c-nigrum