Tawny Marbled Minor - Oligia latruncula
Wingspan 24 to 27 mm. The Minors, or Oligia species are notoriously hard to separate from one another, and it is preferable to examine the genital structure to be certain. However, this species does often show a tawny or bronzy coloration.
Various habitats.
Flies during May to July.
Like related species, the larvae feed on a variety of grasses.
Fairly frequent and widespread in Britain. In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as common.
Fairly common in Leicestershire and Rutland. L&R Moth Group status = A (common and resident).
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
29 June 2013
male - confirmed by gen det
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
19 June 2013
male - confirmed by gen det
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
10 May 2011
confirmed by gen det
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Species profile
- Common names
- Tawny Marbled Minor
- Species group:
- insect - moth
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Lepidoptera
- Family:
- Noctuidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 42
- First record:
- 10/05/2011 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 12/05/2025 (Poole, Adam)
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Kate Nightingale
Cropston garden
18 June 2016
attracted to light-trap
