| 73.354 ~ 2131 ~ Square-spotted Clay ~ Xestia stigmatica | ||
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UK Status Resident. Nat. Scarce B Montgomeryshire Status This 'Nationally Scarce B' species has only been recorded from a few scattered sites in the far eastern side 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 Established broadleaf woodland & scrub. Foodplant Common nettle, dog's mercury & oxlip. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva. Larva Sept-May, feed mainly at night until mid Apr. Forms cocoon in the soil but does not change into pupa for several weeks. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 29th July 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by GBC, 26th July 2014, Lake Vyrnwy |
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