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Family: Noctuidae   Checklist Number: 73.331

Diarsia dahlii   Hübner, [1813]

Barred Chestnut

Very small numbers found in suitable areas of broad-leaved woodland during August - September. Larvae feed on a variety of plants including bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), bramble (Rubus fruiticosus agg.), sallows (Salix) and birches (Betula)

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