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Ingrailed Clay
Diarsia mendica
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Purple Clay
Diarsia brunnea

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2122 / 73.332

Bedfordshire status
Extremely rare resident

Verification Grade Comment: Must be retained until photo checked by County Recorder as often dissection required to prove identification if at all worn

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 18 (82%) of 22 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1934.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
28/06/2023230TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
02/07/2017130TL02 - Luton, Sundon, Toddington
02/07/2014130TL14 - Biggleswade (West), Sandy
10/07/1995130TL01 - Whipsnade, Stockwood Park
25/06/1991130TL25 - Everton
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Forewing: 16-20mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
 Immature Adult
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