About Square-spot Rustic
An extremely common autumn-flying moth with a diagnostic square stigma on the forewing. One of the most abundant moths in British gardens. Larvae feed on grasses.
Did You Know?
Often the single most abundant moth species in garden moth traps during September.
Distribution
Where Square-spot Rustic can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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Orbitrock. (2026). Square-spot Rustic (Xestia xanthographa). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/square-spot-rustic
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"Square-spot Rustic." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/square-spot-rustic.