PURPLE CLAY Diarsia brunnea | ||
Widespread in
small numbers in suitable habitat, but can be common in broadleaved
woodland Rosie described it as well established in a wood near Wick and it was recorded at three of the Rothamsted sites. . Scottish Status: Common -stable. UK Status: Common UK distribution stable but abundance has declined significantly since 1970 (cf: Atlas of Britain & Ireland's Larger Moths) First and last flight dates recorded in Caithness: 18th June to 21st August (one late record 4th September) MAP: black dots last record pre 2000 red dots last record 2010 to 2019 green dots last record 2020 to present |
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