73.353 BF2130 - Dotted Clay - Noctuidae - Xestia baja

73.353 BF2130 - Noctuidae - Noctuinae - Xestia baja - Dotted Clay

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: As the name suggests the ground colour of the forewings is the colour of red or greyish-brown clay and there are two conspicuous small black dots on the leading edge near the forewing tip. The oval and kidney marks are visible and often outlined.

Distribution: A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Occurs in all areas of the county being most common in the southern lowlands, but can be found in greatest numbers at sites in the northern half of the county.

Flight Period: June / July / August / - On the wing June – August.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 35-40mm
Forewing: 17-21mm

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

Dotted Clay – Xestia baja – Melbourne Derbyshire – Tony Davison