Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Photo © Lee Taylor-Wheal,  16/06/21 - Evesham - Male - Confirmed by GenDet

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Tawny Marbled Minor
Oligia latruncula

([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2339 / 73.174

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 a sub-terminal orange-brown shade that is a pointer to it possibly being a Tawny Marbled Minor. However dissection will be needed to confirm.

Verification Grade Comment: Genitalia determination essential

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 96 (69%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 11-13mm
Flight: May - July (Aug)
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
< Marbled Minor agg. | Rufous Minor >
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
07/08/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
27/07/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO79
25/07/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO48
18/07/20232VC40 - ShropshireSO58
18/07/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO58

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