| 73.332 ~ 2122 ~ Purple Clay ~ Diarsia brunnea | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common Montgomeryshire Status A common species, found throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 36-45mm. Confusion species Ingrailed Clay, Barred Chestnut, Rosy Marsh Moth and Square-spotted Clay. |
Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
  Habitat Broadleaf woodland and wooded heathland. Foodplant Many herbaceous plants and some woody species such as bramble, bilberry, 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, 16th June 2008, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by JM, July 2010, Lake Vyrnwy |
 Photo by JM, July 2010, Lake Vyrnwy |