Ashworth’s rustic  (Xestia ashworthii)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Threats

It is believed that over-grazing by sheep is the main threat affecting this moth (4).

Conservation

Ashworth’s Rustic is a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. The Species Action Plan aims to maintain the current range of this moth. Some of the sites supporting this species are nature reserves or Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), and so the species receives a level of protection in these areas. Regular monitoring is required to accurately determine and keep track of the status and range of the species (3).

The UK Biodiversity Action Plan for this species is available at UK BAP.
View information on this species at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
There may be further information about this species available via the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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