A common species across the region.

Found in a wide variety of grassy habitats including gardens.

Overwinters as a larva and adults come readily to light.

Note Melanic individuals are common, especially in urban areas. If the melanic moth shows no other colours ie. wholly mottled black, then that is a pointer to it being a Marbled Minor. However dissection will be needed to confirm.

Verification Grade Comment: Genitalia determination essential

	Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 106 (76%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1869. Last Recorded in 2020. (Data up to end 2020) Additional Stats

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