73.171 BF2342 - Rosy Minor - Noctuidae - Litoligia literosa

73.171 BF2342 - Noctuidae - Xyleninae - Litoligia literosa - Rosy Minor

- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

Other Name/s: Mesoligia literosa

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: The upper wing combination of pink or reddish brown and grey is diagnostic in many cases, it can be fawnish. Central cross-lines bend in towards one another.

Distribution: A species that is widely distributed and fairly common in most areas of Derbyshire. Present in low densities of populations.

Flight Period: July / August / September / - On the wing July – September

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 25-30mm
Forewing: 10-13mm

Food Plant: Stems and roots of several types of grass.

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW: Dave Evans ©, Steve Orridge ©, Paul Buxton ©

Rosy Minor – 17th July 2024 – Belper – Dave Evans

Rosy Minor – 29th July 2024 – Buxton – Steve Orridge

Rosy Minor – Buxton – Steve Orridge

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