Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Noctuinae 2120     *     Ingrailed Clay     *     Diarsia mendica Widespread, common Wingspan: 28-35mm. Very variable Flight time: June-August Habitat: Heaths, moorland, woodlands Larval food plants include Primroses, Brambles, heathers, Hawthorn, Blackthorn and Hazel Similar: Barred Chestnut, Purple Clay and Small Square Spot

Ingrailed Clay, Diarsia mendica
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. July 2010 and 2011