Noctuidae: Noctuinae

73.356 (BF2135) Heath Rustic Xestia agathina, (Duponchel, 1827)

KR10216

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General Information

Pupates in leaf litter or in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 14-16mm.
Foodplant(s): Heather (Calluna vulgaris)
Flying: One generation, late August-September
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Acid heathland and moorland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
White-line Dart Euxoa tritici (=crypta)
True Lover's Knot Lycophotia porphyrea

Local
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, green, white, yellow, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5