Marbled Minor agg       Rufous Minor
Tawny Marbled Minor - The late Claire Miles
73.174 BF2339  – Tawny Marbled Minor  – Oligia latruncula  – ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Adult Macro:  CAT 4 – Dissection required – Dissection required      
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Blue –  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>.  >>  Noctuidae  >> Xyleninae
ID Difficulty:  Red – difficult to identify – detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.
Confusion Species: Rufous Minor, Tawny Marbled Minor
ID pointers: As with all the ‘Minors’ or Oligia species, they are very difficult to separate from one another. 
Distribution:  A species that is widely distributed and common in most areas of Derbyshire. Predominantly a lowland species, with greatest populations in the Trent and Derwent Valleys and the Coal Measures. The specimen shown was identified by Gen Det analysis.
General Comment: None Flight Period: June /  July /  August –  On the wing June – August Moth Activity: Nocturnal   – and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes –  Photographed By: The late Claire Miles  © All Rights Reserved
*** Last updated on 2 October 2025 by RP ***
Wingspan: 24-27mm
Forewing: 11-13mm Food Plant: Variety of grasses.
Specific Recorded History Dates for Common [Blue code Blue-coded] moths is not displayed/updated in this tab. However, all verified records for this moth are listed in the RECORDS tab below.
Selected Images:  Hathersage – The late Claire Miles ©

Tawny Marbled Minor - The late Claire Miles
Tawny Marbled Minor – The late Claire Miles – 9th June 2021
Tawny Marbled Minor - The late Claire Miles
Tawny Marbled Minor – The late Claire Miles – 11th June 2022 – Hathersage – gen. det. prep
Tawny Marbled Minor - The late Claire Miles
Tawny Marbled Minor - The late Claire Miles


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Temporal Distribution Chart
Adults: (between 1960 - 2022)
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Distribution Map for Oligia latruncula

Found 74 records
    ↳ from 2026+
    ↳ 7 from 2020 - 2025
    ↳ 67 from Before 2020
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NBN Atlas UK Distribution for – Oligia latruncula

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Monthly Records By Year: Oligia latruncula
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Monthly Counts By Year: Oligia latruncula
( data is based on 'Adult' stage records only )

First/Last Recorded Dates: Oligia latruncula
Adult-only & Anything [Larvae, Pupae, Adult, Mines]

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Recordings By Year: Oligia latruncula
( All data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )
Annual Growth Rate (AGR): Oligia latruncula
AGR: 3.53%   |   Total % Change: 100%

Hectad (10kmx10km) Coverage: Oligia latruncula
( data includes both Larvae and Adult Stages )

Flight Periods – Indicative –vs– Recorded Data
Oligia latruncula

Flight Period chart – the grey hatched area above, which can cross one or more months, pictorially represents the best guess we have for this moth's flight periods [month/s]. The coloured lines represent the actual months seen in flight, from site observation records received between 2020-2026.

Records Behind the Map and Charts - Oligia latruncula – 74 records available

Listed by Year - descending - scroll across to see all table columns

Site NameTetradDateCountStageRecorderSourceRecordKey
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F11/06/20222adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC28685495
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F03/06/20222adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29177096
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F03/06/20222adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29177097
Not givenSK38M10/07/20211AdultTurner, Janvc57_irecords_extractiBRC21108752
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F19/06/20212adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29593990
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F09/06/20211adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29584331
Hathersage, Derbyshire, UKSK28F09/06/20211adultMiles, Clairevc57_irecords_extractiBRC29584447
Welbeck Drive, WingerworthSK36T06/07/20191AdultB.J.N. Hillvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQGQ8
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N10/08/20051AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJAHE
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N10/08/20051AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPVCI
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V22/07/20051AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OICO1
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N12/07/20051AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ9RG
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N12/07/20051AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WQECO
Foremark Resr, TicknallSK32H09/07/20051AdultA. Davison;N. Topliss;W. Soarvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI6DI
Carsington Resr (Wildlife Centre)SK25K09/07/20053AdultP. Bennettvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ9I8
Carsington Resr (Rangers' Base)SK25K08/07/20052AdultP. Bennettvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI6BQ
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N08/07/20053AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI6CD
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N08/07/20053AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WONWD
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V03/07/20052AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ9CU
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V01/07/20051AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHRH6
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y01/07/20051AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ99M
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V24/06/20054AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OICKM
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N22/06/20052AdultBarnacle, Brianvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ8Y3
The Mays,Malthouse Lane,FroggattSK27N22/06/20052AdultB. Barnacle;K. Barnaclevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WONU8
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V17/06/20051AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI63J
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V16/06/20051AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ8QR
Edgecote Drive,Newhall,SwadlincoteSK22V15/06/20051AdultTopliss, Neilvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI62R
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y22/07/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ6TX
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y17/07/20043AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ6KW
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I15/07/20046AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHQBS
Main St,Kings Newton,MelbourneSK32Y09/07/20041AdultSoar, Willvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHQ9D
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X27/06/20043AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ625
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X20/06/20041AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHQ43
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X18/06/20041AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHQ3D
The Hollies,Station Rd,Darley DaleSK26R14/06/20041AdultRoddis, Simonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHQ1L
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I14/06/20046AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ5TM
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X13/06/20041AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ5QN
Spinney Hill,MelbourneSK32X11/06/20041AdultDavison, Tonyvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHQ09
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I07/06/20041AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ5K3
Church St,Holloway,MatlockSK35I01/06/20041AdultF. Harrisonvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ5DC
South Wood, Calke, TicknallSK32Q17/06/20021AdultG.L. Finch;M.A. Finchvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OJ2OQ
Wilmot St,Long EatonSK43R28/06/19971AdultB.G. Sewellvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIEWV
Ticknall Limeyards,TicknallSK32R11/06/19971AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHNK0
Ticknall Limeyards,TicknallSK32R11/06/19971AdultDave Budworth;I. Travers-Ayrevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WPEWO
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M04/07/19962AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI2M5
The Field,Shipley,IlkestonSK44M04/07/19962AdultT. Durovc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOQ38
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K10/06/19901AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OI0RY
Deerlands Rd, Ashgate, ChesterfieldSK37K10/06/19901AdultB. Elliottvc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001WOPQM
Calke Park,TicknallSK32L03/07/19871AdultK.J. Orpevc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OISSU
Beeley Moor, Flash Lane (site not precise)SK26Z03/08/19841AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHZ6Q
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A14/08/19831AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHILJ
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A12/08/19831AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIQ9M
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A07/08/19831AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIQ8F
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A31/07/19832AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIAN5
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A29/07/19834AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHIJA
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A17/07/19833AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHIGQ
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A12/07/19832AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIPVI
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A10/07/19836AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHIEF
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A07/07/19831AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHIE3
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A03/07/19832AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIPRP
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A29/06/19831AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHID3
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A16/07/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHI06
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A11/07/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHHYY
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A02/07/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHYKX
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A29/06/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHHWC
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A25/06/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIOP7
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A21/06/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIAB9
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A11/06/19821AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIAAU
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A12/08/19811AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIA8N
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A24/07/19811AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OINUZ
Matlock (Teacher Training College)SK36A09/07/19811AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OINON
Hopton Wood Quarry (site not precise)SK25M04/07/19701AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIHU5
Manners Wood,BakewellSK26J17/06/19611AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OHEBH
Manners Wood,BakewellSK26J05/06/19601AdultVC57 Derbyshire Recordervc57_danes_bc_dataLC000334001OIGP3

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