73.353 BF2130 – Dotted Clay – Noctuidae – Xestia baja
Dotted Clay – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Xestia baja – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and locally common in Derbyshire. Occurs in all areas of the county being most common in the southern lowlands, but can be found in greatest numbers at sites in the northern half of the county.
ID POINTERS – As the name suggests the ground colour of the forewings is the colour of red or greyish-brown clay and there are two conspicuous small black dots on the leading edge near the forewing tip. The oval and kidney marks are visible and often outlined.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – August.
IMAGES – Melbourne Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Dotted Clay
