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Photo © Ben Sale,  Braughing Friars, Hertfordshire (15/06/21) - Left Specimen compared with Double Square-spot

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Setaceous Hebrew Character
Xestia c-nigrum
Double Square-spot
Xestia triangulum
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Triple-spotted Clay
Xestia ditrapezium
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2127 / 73.360

General comments:
Extremely local resident.

Formerly absent from the east of the county but found in the western half, this species is showing signs of an eastwards range expansion.

Recorded in 20 (49%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1901.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/05/2024121TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
19/07/2023120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
08/07/2023120SP91 - Tring
20/07/2021120SP90 - Berkhamsted
14/07/2021120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
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Forewing: 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Further info: Xestia ditrapezium
 
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