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Ingrailed Clay
Diarsia mendica
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Purple Clay
Diarsia brunnea

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 73.332

Widespread and fairly common across the region, predominantly in woodland.

Recorded in 60 (77%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1750.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Foodplant:   Herbaceous and woody plants
Red List Status: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
11/07/20221VC23 - OxfordshireSP33
09/07/2022+VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP90
09/07/20222VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP90
09/07/20222VC24 - BuckinghamshireSP90
06/07/20221VC22 - BerkshireSU86

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