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dotted clay

Xestia baja

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French belladone
German Baja-Bodeneule

Similar Species in Xestia

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Ashworth's Rustic
Xestia ashworthii
Near Threatened
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heath rustic
Xestia agathina
Not Evaluated
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square-spot rustic
Xestia xanthographa
Least Concern
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six-striped rustic
Xestia sexstrigata
Least Concern
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Square-spotted Clay
Xestia stigmatica
Least Concern
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triple-spotted clay
Xestia ditrapezium
Extinct
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neglected rustic
Xestia castanea
Near Threatened
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Northern Dart
Xestia alpicola
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of dotted clay?
The scientific name of dotted clay is Xestia baja. It belongs to the genus Xestia.
What is the conservation status of dotted clay?
dotted clay (Xestia baja) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does dotted clay live?
dotted clay is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does dotted clay belong to?
dotted clay (Xestia baja) belongs to the genus Xestia, which is part of the taxonomic family Noctuidae.
Is dotted clay endangered?
No, dotted clay (Xestia baja) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does dotted clay belong to?
dotted clay (Xestia baja) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of dotted clay?
The closest relatives of dotted clay in the genus Xestia include Ashworth's Rustic, heath rustic, square-spot rustic, six-striped rustic, Square-spotted Clay.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Xestia — 11 Species

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Ashworth's Rustic
Xestia ashworthii
NT 🐾
heath rustic
Xestia agathina
NE 🐾
square-spot rustic
Xestia xanthographa
LC 🐾
six-striped rustic
Xestia sexstrigata
LC 🐾
Square-spotted Clay
Xestia stigmatica
LC 🐾
triple-spotted clay
Xestia ditrapezium
EX 🐾
neglected rustic
Xestia castanea
NT
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dotted clay
Xestia baja
LC
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Northern Dart
Xestia alpicola
NT 🐾
Cutworm Moth
Xestia c-nigrum
LC 🐾
double square-spot
Xestia triangulum
LC
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