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Rivula sericealis (Scopoli, 1763)
Erebidae: Rivulinae
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Photo © Barry Pummell,  North Tuddenham 1/9/2011

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: Two generations June-July. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread and common.
Many habitats, damp meadows and woodland are its favourite haunts.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
15/06/20251427TG42Eccles
15/06/2025227TM18Tibenham
15/06/2025228TL99Rockland St Peter
15/06/2025128TF63Hunstanton (S)
15/06/20251927TG13Hempstead
14/06/20251727TG42Eccles
14/06/2025427TM18Tibenham
14/06/2025128TF50Marshland Fen
14/06/2025427TG31Upton
14/06/2025728TM08Quidenham
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