Ashworth’s rustic  (Xestia ashworthii)

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Range

In Britain, this moth is found only in mountainous parts of north-west Wales (3), where it has a wide distribution (4). It is locally common in some areas, including Caernarvonshire, Merionethshire and Denbighshire (2). It extends throughout Europe from Scandinavia to Turkey and the Caucasus, Russia (4), but is very localised (5).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

Typically inhabits south-facing slopes on slate and limestone grasslands (4).

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