Noctuidae: Noctuinae

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

BF2122 (ABH73.332)

Borovets. 14th July 2014. Light trap.
Borovets. 14th July 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Borovets. 14th July 2014. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
nr. Borovets, Rila Mtns. 11th July 2016. MV trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as 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:

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland and wooded heathland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Ingrailed Clay Diarsia mendica
Square-spotted Clay Xestia stigmatica (=rhomboidea)


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