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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce
- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required. Confusion Species: Double Square-spot, Setaceous Hebrew Character
ID pointers: Can be confused with Setaceous Hebrew Character, but mainly with Double Square-spot, which looks very similar. Lacks the conspicuous pale wedge on the forewing of Setaceous Hebrew Character. In comparison to Double Square-spot it rests with its wings wrapped together more tightly, giving it a slender appearance., unlike Double Square-spot which shows less overlap and a broader appearance. The ground colour is purplish to reddish-brown, whereas Double Square-spot is typically pale brown. The colour of the hind wings can be of great help. On Triple-spotted Clay it is creamy pale grey or light brown. On Double Square-spot the hind wings are a smoky, dingy grey-brown colour.
Distribution: (Last record: 20/07/2024 at Cromford ) - A resident species that is locally distributed and generally uncommon in Derbyshire. Recorded in small numbers in the Trent Valley but the Derwent Valley holds greatest numbers. It is classed as a nationally local species, with a scattered distribution across the UK.
Forewing: 17-19mm
Last Recorded Date: 20/07/2024
Last Recorded By: Clive Ashton
Last Recorded General Area: Cromford
No First Date Information Recorded
IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Triple -spotted Clay - 20/7/2024 - Cromford - Clive Ashton
Triple-spotted Clay - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
