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Brown Rustic
Rusina ferruginea (Esper, 1785)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2302 / 73.102
Photo © Ann Smith,  21/05/2022 - Hunstanton

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Square-spot Rustic
Xestia xanthographa
Forewing: M 16-18mm. F 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
Sexually dimorphic species, the male having broader and squarer forewings than the female, and feathery antennae.
Woodland, heathland, scrub, grassland and fen areas.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
02/08/2024128TL79Cranwich
02/08/2024127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
31/07/2024127TG33Ridlington
30/07/2024+27TG42Hickling NNR / Potter Heigham
29/07/2024127TG31Upton
20/07/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
15/07/2024128TF92North Elmham
12/07/2024127TG11Costessey
10/07/2024128TF83North Creake
10/07/2024127TG14Sheringham
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