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Tawny Marbled Minor
Oligia latruncula ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2339 / 73.174
Photo © Dave Appleton,  20/05/2014 - Bawdeswell (male, gen det)

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Marbled Minor
Oligia strigilis
Rufous Minor
Oligia versicolor
Forewing: 11-13mm.
Flight: One generation May-July. (Aug)
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
Status
Grassland, woodland, scrub, heathland, fens and gardens.
Often show a tawny or bronzy coloration.

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.

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

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 59 (80%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
31/05/2025227TG20Norwich (Earlham)
31/05/2025327TM18Dickleburgh
30/05/2025128TL79Mundford
28/05/2025128TL79Mundford
27/05/2025127TG51Scratby
25/05/2025128TF91Dereham 
24/05/2025127TG13Hempstead
17/05/2025128TF51Walpole Highway
11/07/2024128TF92North Elmham
08/07/2024128TF92North Elmham
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