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Photo © Roger Millard,  Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire (10/09/2023)

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Heath Rustic
Xestia agathina
(Duponchel, 1827) 2135 / 73.356

General comments:
Immigrant / vagrant.

A worn example a light trap in Little Hadham on 11th September 2012 and one at at light in Welwyn, on 3rd September 2020, are our only records.

Recorded in 3 (7%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2012.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/09/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
03/09/2020120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
11/09/2012120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
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Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Heather
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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