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Six-striped Rustic
Xestia sexstrigata

(Haworth, 1809) 2133 / 73.358

Davey, P., 2009: A widespread species in Britain, the larva feeding on various herbaceous plants. In Dorset, the moth occurs widely but is generally at low density rising to frequent in damp woodland, marshes and on unimproved grassland on chalky soils.

Recorded in 35 (88%) of 40 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 15-17mm
Flight: July - August
Foodplant:   Hedge Bedstraw, Ribwort Plantain, Bramble, Bluebell
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
< Square-spot Rustic | Setaceous Hebrew Character >
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
06/09/202329ST60 Cerne Abbas
06/09/202319SY79 Puddletown
04/09/202319SY49 Bridport
04/09/202319SY79 Puddletown
01/09/202319ST60 Cerne Abbas

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