Small Rufous (Coenobia rufa)


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Small Rufous
Coenobia rufa (Haworth, 1809)
Noctuidae : Xyleninae

2379 / 73.142

Photo © Laura King, 08/08/2020 - Lower Hellesdon

Similar Species
Small Wainscot Denticucullus pygmina

Small Dotted Buff
Photedes minima

Forewing:	10-12mm.
Flight:	One generation July-Aug.
Foodplant:	Jointed Rush, Sharp-flowered Rush and Soft-rush.
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Former Status:	Local
Verification Grade: Adult: 2

Status
Local.
Fens, marshes, heathland and wet meadows.
Flies in the hour before dusk and occasionally comes to light.

Recorded in 55 (74%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Further info: Coenobia rufa