Heath Rustic Xestia agathina
Heath Rustic Xestia agathina
73.356 BF2135
Wingspan 28-36 mm.
Widespread, but not common, in most of Britain, inhabiting heathland and moorland, there are a number of colour forms in different parts of the country, including a blackish form, ab. scopariae in northern England.
The flight time of the adults is September, when they can be attracted to light.
The larval foodplant is heather (Calluna).
Widespread, but not common, in most of Britain, inhabiting heathland and moorland, there are a number of colour forms in different parts of the country, including a blackish form, ab. scopariae in northern England.
The flight time of the adults is September, when they can be attracted to light.
The larval foodplant is heather (Calluna).
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 8 |
| March | 64 |
| April | 162 |
| May | 92 |
| June | 17 |
| July | 57 |
| August | 1,837 |
| September | 2,976 |
| October | 115 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 3 |
