| 2134 ~ Square-spot Rustic ~ Xestia xanthographa | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 30-40mm. Confusion species Garden Dart, White Marked, Neglected Rustic. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)  Habitat A wide range of grassland, but not at high altitude. Foodplant Mainly grasses, but also recorded on plantains and cleavers. Lifestage data Overwinters as a larva. Larva September-April, feeding mainly at night. It forms a cocoon in the soil but does not change into a pupa for approximately six weeks. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 21st Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 4th Sept 2006, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 22nd Aug 2010, Llanfyllin |