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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 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
25/08/2024127TG24Overstrand
16/08/2024127TG11Costessey
07/08/2024127TG31Upton
30/07/2024127TG24Overstrand
17/07/2024127TG14Felbrigg / Runton
13/07/2024227TG14Felbrigg / Runton
08/07/2024127TG42Eccles
05/07/2024127TG13Hempstead
03/07/2024127TG13Hempstead
26/06/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
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