| 2131 ~ Square-spotted Clay ~ Xestia rhomboidea | ||
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UK Status Resident. Nat. Scarce B Montgomeryshire Status A 'Nationally Scarce B' species. This species has been recorded from a few scattered sites. In recent times it has only been recorded from the Llanfyllin area in the north of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 37-44mm. Confusion species Double Square-spot, Purple Clay, Triple-spotted Clay and Barred Chestnut. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat Long established broadleaf woodland and scrub. Foodplant Common nettle, dog's mercury and oxlip. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva. Larva Sept-May, feeding mainly at night until mid April. It forms a cocoon in the soil but does not change into a pupa for several weeks. |
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 Photo by MDH, 29th July 2010, Llanfyllin |
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