Noctuidae: Noctuinae

10092 Purple Clay Diarsia brunnea, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2122 (ABH73.332)

Christophstal, July 2012
Christophstal, July 2012
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Christophstal, July 2012
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 2012-2013
 2014
 2015
 2016-onwards


General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-20mm.
Foodplant(s): Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), figworts (Scrophularia spp.), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), sallows (Salix spp.), Heather (Calluna vulgaris), birches (Betula spp.), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, June-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Not endangered

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland and wooded heathland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Baden-Württemberg.

Last recorded in June 2018

Recorded date range (Flying/Adult): 03 June to 21 August

Similar Species
Christophstal, June 2014
Christophstal, June 2014
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Ingrailed Clay Diarsia mendica


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Brown, red, yellow, white, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5