Noctuidae: Noctuinae

10089 Ingrailed Clay Diarsia mendica, (Fabricius, 1775)

BF2120 (ABH73.333)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

This is a highly variable species.

 

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 13-17mm.
Foodplant(s): Primrose (Primula vulgaris), violets (Viola spp.), Bramble (Rubus fruticosus), Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), sallows (Salix spp.), hawthorns (Crataegus spp.), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Hazel (Corylus avellana), broadleaved shrubs
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Heathland, woodland, fens, scrub, hedgerows and grassland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Borovets. 14th July 2014. Light trap.
Borovets. 14th July 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Purple Clay Diarsia brunnea
Small Square-spot Diarsia rubi


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