Double Square-Spot - Xestia triangulum
Species
Description
Wingspan 36-46 mm. Distinctively marked species with unusually square markings on the wings.
Habitat
Frequenting mainly wooded habitats.
When to see it
The single generation flies in June and July and visits light and sugar, as well as certain flowers.
Life History
The polyphagous caterpillars hibernate when quite small and feed in spring on various trees and shrubs.
UK Status
Occurs fairly commonly throughout the British Isles. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
VC55 Status
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status
= A (common and resident)
Bradley & Fletcher no.
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Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1 - 18 May 2012
hatched from pupa -
David Nicholls
Ratby garden1 - 24 June 2010 -
David Nicholls
Ratby garden - 28 June 2012 -
Ron.stevens
Broughton Astley - 03 July 2011 -
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1 - 23 April 2012
late instar larva - hatched 18.5.2012
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Additional Images
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Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1 - 28 June 2010 -
David Nicholls
Ratby garden - 03 July 2011 -
Ron.stevens
Broughton Astley - 03 July 2011 -
Ron.stevens
Broughton Astley - 08 July 2011 -
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1 - 23 April 2012
late instar larva - hatched 18.5.2012 -
Rod Baker
Newton Harcourt - 09 July 2012 -
Rod Baker
Newton Harcourt - 23 July 2012 -
Pete Leonard
Harby - 21 July 2012
