Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Noctuinae 2130     *     Dotted Clay     *     Xestia baja Widespread Wingspan: 35-40mm Flight time: July-August Habitat: Heaths and woodland Larval food plants include Nettles, Brambles, Bog Myrtle Similar: 2133 Six-striped Rustic

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