Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Red Sword-grass
Xylena vetusta

(Hübner, 1813) 2241 / 73.209
Photo © MR M C MARSHALL,  Trapped in Blackawton

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Recorded in 47 (49%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Forewing: 24-29mm.
Flight: Sept-Nov and Mar-April (hibernates)
Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants.
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common / Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
27/10/202413SX56 - South Devon
11/04/202413SY08 - South Devon
16/02/202414SS62 - North Devon
16/02/202414SS74 - North Devon
15/04/202314SS43 - North Devon
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