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Purple Clay
Diarsia brunnea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2122 / 73.332
Photo © Mike Braid,  Stowford, Chittlehampton June 2010

Similar Devon Species
Ingrailed Clay
Diarsia mendica
Square-spotted Clay
Xestia stigmatica
Forewing: 16-20mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded in 85 (89%) of 95 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1900.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/08/202313SY09 - South Devon
23/07/202313SX56 - South Devon
20/07/202313SX88 - South Devon
18/07/202333SX56 - South Devon
17/07/202313SX65 - South Devon
Further info: Diarsia brunnea
 
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