73.175 BF2338  -  Noctuidae -  Xyleninae - Oligia versicolor - Rufous Minor Adult Macro:  CAT 4 - Dissection required - Dissection required       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Noctuidae ID Difficulty:  Red - difficult to identify - detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
Confusion Species: Marbled Minor, Tawny Marbled Minor
ID pointers: Highly variable. A small medium sized moth, along with Marbled and Tawny Marbled Minors, are so difficult to separate, conclusive ID can only be determined by examination of the genitalia. However, Rufous is generally smaller than Marbled, the forewing is slightly broader and more rounded with a gently arched leading edge (costa). Often the oval and kidney marks are pale brown and conspicuous and forewing has pinkish or rosy tinges to otherwise reddish brown ground colour. There is also a reddish brown thoracic crest.
Distribution:  A resident that is common and widely distributed in Derbyshire. Well represented especially in the lowland areas of the county but separation can be difficult from other minors. 
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  -  On the wing June – August. Moth Activity: Nocturnal  Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davison, The late Claire Miles  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 22-28mm
Forewing: 11-12mm
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  The Late Claire Miles © / Tony Davison ©

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