Square spot rustic
Xestia xanthographa
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths; Noctuidae
Night-flying noctuid moth with a pale square kidney mark and darker oval. Captured in light trap 20th August, 2022; one specimen. Four individuals in light trap 9th August, 2023, 3 caught in light trap 26th August, 2023. 5 caught in light trap 5th September, 2023, including very dark form. Food plant, grasses.