Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Noctuinae 2134     *     Square-spot Rustic     *     Xestia xanthographa Widespread, common Wingspan: 32-35mm. Variable Flight time: July-October Habitat: Fields, woodland edges and clearings, gardens Larvae mainly feed on grasses, also on plantains and Cleavers Similar: Small Square-spot

Photographs: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. August 2010