Noctuidae : Noctuinae
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Photo © Roger Millard,  Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire (27/06/23)

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Ingrailed Clay
Diarsia mendica
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Purple Clay
Diarsia brunnea

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2122 / 73.332

General comments:
Local resident.

The records are scattered and it seems that this species prefers older, mature woodlands that have been around for a while. It does not seem able to move into newly planted or heavily managed woodlands.

Recorded in 31 (76%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
04/06/2024121TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
03/06/2024121TQ38 - City of London / Hackney
07/07/2023121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
27/06/2023120TL00 - Hemel Hempstead
27/06/2023120TL23 - Letchworth / Baldock
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Forewing: 16-20mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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