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Rufous Minor
Oligia versicolor (Borkhausen, 1792)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2338 / 73.175
Photo © Dave Appleton,  25/06/2016 - North Elmham - male (gen det)

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Marbled Minor
Oligia strigilis
Tawny Marbled Minor
Oligia latruncula
Forewing: 11-12mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Unknown.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
Status
Scarce.
Woodland, heathland, other grassy areas.

One of a complex of three species (Marbled Minor, Rufous Minor and Tawny Marbled Minor), which can only be reliably separated by dissection of the genitalia.

Map shows only confirmed post 2000 records. (pre 2000 data unconfirmed)

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 35 (47%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1975.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
29/07/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
28/06/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
23/06/2024128TF92North Elmham
21/06/2024128TL79Cranwich
15/07/2023128TF92North Elmham
11/07/2023128TF92North Elmham
10/07/2023228TF92North Elmham
08/07/2023127TG02Hindolveston
07/07/2023127TG04Cley next the Sea
06/07/2023127TG02Hindolveston
Further info: Oligia versicolor
 
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