Straw Dot (Rivula sericealis)


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Straw Dot
Rivula sericealis (Scopoli, 1763)
Erebidae : Rivulinae

2474 / 72.002

Photo © Graham Moates, Ashill 30/07/2017

Similar Species: None

Forewing:	13-15mm.
Flight:	Two generations June-July. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:	Grasses.
Red List:	Least Concern (LC)
GB Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 1

Status
Widespread and common.
Many habitats, damp meadows and woodland are its favourite haunts.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Further info: Rivula sericealis