73.174 BF2339  -  Noctuidae -  Xyleninae - Oligia latruncula - Tawny Marbled 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: 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.
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
Wingspan: 24-27mm
Forewing: 11-13mm
Food Plant: Variety of grasses.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Hathersage – The late Claire Miles ©

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