| 73.333 ~ 2120 ~ Ingrailed Clay ~ Diarsia mendica | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 28-36mm. Confusion species Small Square-spot, Purple Clay, Barred Chestnut and Rosy Marsh Moth. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Heathland, open moorland and woodland. Foodplant Many herbaceous plants and some woody species such as bramble, heathers and sallow. Lifestage data Overwinters as a small larva near the soil. Larva August-May, feeding at night. Pupates underground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 28th May 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 28th May 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by PRW, 21st May 2011, Dolforwyn Woods |
 Photo by PRW, 2nd July 2011, Commins Coch |
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