Noctuidae: Noctuinae

10212 Square-spot Rustic Xestia xanthographa, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2134 (ABH73.357)

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 14-17mm.
Foodplant(s): small herbaceous plants, grasses
Flying: One generation, late July-early October
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Grassland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Brown Rustic Rusina ferruginea
Garden Dart Euxoa nigricans


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, white, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5