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Heath Rustic
Xestia agathina

(Duponchel, 1827) 2135 / 73.356

Bedfordshire status
Extremely rare resident

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 3 (14%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1933.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
21/02/2023130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
10/09/2021130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
10/09/2021130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
13/09/2020130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
02/04/2016130TL03 - Ampthill, Flitwick, Silsoe
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Forewing: 14-16mm.
Flight: One generation Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Heather
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
BAP Status: Declining (Research only)
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
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