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Ingrailed Clay
Diarsia mendica
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Xestia stigmatica
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Purple Clay
Diarsia brunnea

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2122 / 73.332

Recorded in 7 (19%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1961.
Last Recorded in 2022.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area or Nature Reserve
18/07/2022129TL66 - Chippenham Fen
13/09/2021129TL57 - Kingfisher Bridge
05/09/2021229TL57 - Kingfisher Bridge
17/07/2019129TL66 - Chippenham Fen
06/07/2019229TL45 - Cambridge
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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
 Immature Adult
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