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Square-spot Rustic
Xestia xanthographa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
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Photo © Francis Farrow,  07/09/2013 - Sheringham Common

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Small Square-spot
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Forewing: 14-17mm.
Flight: One generation July-Oct.
Foodplant:   Grasses and small herbaceous plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Many habitats.
Widespread.

Recorded in 69 (93%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1906.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
08/04/2025127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
31/10/2024127TG33Ridlington
29/10/2024128TF41West Walton
27/10/2024228TF41West Walton
24/10/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
23/10/2024127TG42Eccles
22/10/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
19/10/2024127TG42Eccles
16/10/2024127TG42Eccles
16/10/2024128TF52Terrington St Clement
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