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Marbled Minor
Oligia strigilis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2337 / 73.173
Photo © Dave Appleton,  26/05/2014 - Bawdeswell (male, gen detted)

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Rufous Minor
Oligia versicolor
Tawny Marbled Minor
Oligia latruncula
Forewing: 11-13mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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 Required

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

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
05/07/2024127TG02Hindolveston
30/06/2024128TF92North Elmham
30/06/2024128TF91Dereham
26/06/2024328TF92North Elmham
24/06/2024128TF92North Elmham
21/06/2024128TF92North Elmham
18/06/2024128TF92North Elmham
06/06/2024127TG03Sharrington
06/06/2024128TF92North Elmham
03/06/2024127TG03Sharrington
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