Small Square-spot (Diarsia rubi)


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Small Square-spot
Diarsia rubi (Vieweg, 1790)
Noctuidae : Noctuinae

2123 / 73.334

Photo © Matthew Casey, 22/06/2021 - Hethersett

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Fen Square-spot
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Forewing:	12-16mm.
Flight:	Two generations May-June. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:	Dandelion, Foxglove and docks.
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

Status
Widespread.

Can occur almost anywhere but most common in wet woodland, fens, marshes, heathland and scrub.

Recorded in 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Further info: Diarsia rubi