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Triple-spotted Clay
Xestia ditrapezium

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2127 / 73.360

Bedfordshire status
Very rare resident

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 8 (36%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1947.
Last Recorded in 2015.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/07/2015130TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
08/07/2013130TL13 - Shefford, Henlow, Shillington
07/07/2011130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
25/06/2011130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
15/06/2011130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
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Forewing: 17-19mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
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