73.333 BF2120 – Ingrailed Clay – Noctuidae – Diarsia mendica
Ingrailed Clay – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Diarsia mendica – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and generally common throughout Derbyshire. This extremely variable moth is found in all areas of the county.
ID POINTERS – An extremely variable species. The forewing is usually intricately marbled and the oval and kidney markings are well marked. There is usually a blackish or brownish square shape splitting them apart. The ground colour can be a combination of orange-yellows through to dark browns.There is usually a tiny black spot in the central forewing area near to the trailing edge.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – August.
IMAGES – Melbourne, South Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Ingrailed Clay
