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Purple Clay
Diarsia brunnea ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2122 / 73.332
Photo © Stephen Smith,  Cantley 03/07/2021

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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
Status
Local.
Broadleaved woodland and wooded heathland.

Recorded in 53 (72%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
16/08/2023127TG31Acle
16/07/2023127TG13Hempstead
08/07/2023+27TG32Irstead / Catfield
07/07/2023127TG42Hickling / Stubb Mill
07/07/2023127TG13Hempstead
03/07/2023127TG42Eccles
01/07/2023127TG42Eccles
29/06/2023127TG02Hindolveston
28/06/2023127TG13Hempstead
24/06/2023127TG42Eccles
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