Xestia xanthographa

Irish status: Widespread and Common

Square-spot Rustic - Flies from July to October. It has around a 33mm wingspan. A night flying moth which is attracted to light and feeds on Heather and ragwort. They can vary in different shades. Observed in Greaghnafarna Co. Leitrim early September.

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