Purple Clay (Diarsia brunnea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), figworts (Scrophularia spp.), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), sallows (Salix spp.), Heather (Calluna vulgaris), birches (Betula spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland and wooded heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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Ingrailed Clay Diarsia mendica

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73.332 (BF2122) Purple Clay Diarsia brunnea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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