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Setaceous Hebrew Character
Xestia c-nigrum

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2126 / 73.359

General comments:
Ubiquitous.

Resident populations are boosted by immigration in most years.

Recorded in 38 (93%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
03/11/2024120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
02/11/2024120TL30 - Hoddesdon / Cheshunt
29/10/2024120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
28/10/2024+20TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
26/10/2024120TL31 - Hertford
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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
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