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Rosy Minor
Litoligia literosa (Haworth, 1809)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2342 / 73.171
Photo © Danny And Jo,  23/07/2019 - Norwich

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Marbled Minor
Oligia strigilis
Tawny Marbled Minor
Oligia latruncula
Forewing: 10-13mm.
Flight: One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
Fens, grassland, open woodland, scrub, heathland, coastal areas and gardens.

Generally greyer than the other similar 'Minors', usually with a rosy or purplish tint.

Recorded in 63 (85%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/08/2024227TG33Ridlington
28/08/2024127TG42Eccles
26/08/2024227TG42Eccles
22/08/2024227TG24Overstrand
20/08/2024227TG42Eccles
19/08/2024127TG42Eccles
18/08/2024327TG42Eccles
18/08/2024127TG24Overstrand
17/08/2024127TG42Eccles
16/08/2024327TG42Eccles
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