Status
Local distribution.
Damp open broadleaved woodland, carr woodland and bushy fens. (also parks and gardens)
Very similar to Double Square-spot, determination can be made by resting position, forewing colouration and hindwing colouration.
i. Triple-spotted Clay tends to rest with wings wrapped more tightly together, giving the moth a more slender appearance.
ii. Triple-spotted Clay is a darker moth, usually a purplish-brown colour.
iii. Triple-spotted Clay typically has pale grey or light cream contrasting hindwings,
iv. If uncertain will require gen. det. to confirm.
Hindwing Comparison
 
| [L] Triple-spotted Clay
light cream/grey
[R]Double Square-spot
dark brown/grey |
Recorded in 61 (82%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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