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Photo © Dave Appleton,  18/05/2014 - Bawdeswell (female, gen det)

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Marbled Minor
Oligia strigilis

(Linnaeus, 1758) 2337 / 73.173

Norfolk status
One of a complex of three species (Marbled Minor, Rufous Minor and Tawny Marbled Minor), which can only be reliably separated by dissection of the genitalia.

Please record as Marbled Minor agg. unless specimens have been dissected.

Map shows only confirmed post 2000 records. (pre 2000 data unconfirmed)

Grassland, fens, woodland, heathland, scrub and gardens.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 60 (81%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Cloaked Minor | Marbled Minor agg. >

Determination
Hindolvestn, June 2010 (male) Jon Clifton
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
30/06/2024128TF92North Elmham
30/06/2024128TF91Dereham
26/06/2024328TF92North Elmham
24/06/2024128TF92North Elmham
21/06/2024128TF92North Elmham
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Forewing: 11-13mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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