Noctuidae: Noctuinae

10206 Square-spotted Clay Xestia stigmatica (=rhomboidea), (Hübner, [1813])

BF2131 (ABH73.354)

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General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 17-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Nettle (Urtica dioica), Dog's Mercury (Mercurialis perennis), Oxlip (Primula elatio)
Flying: One generation, late July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, hedgerows, heathland and scrub.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Borovets. 14th July 2014. Light trap.
Borovets. 14th July 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Purple Clay Diarsia brunnea
Triple-spotted Clay Xestia ditrapezium
Double Square-spot Xestia triangulum


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