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Purple Clay
Diarsia brunnea
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2122 / 73.332

A fairly common resident found across the region.

A species mainly of broadleaved woodland and wooded heath but also comes to gardens.

Overwinters as a small larva while adults come to light and to sugar.

Recorded in 102 (73%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1869.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-20mm
Flight: June - August
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
04/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
14/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP07
13/07/2023+VC36 - HerefordshireSO35
12/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO47
12/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO47

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