2474 Straw Dot, Rivula sericealis, (Scopoli, 1763)
National Status :
Common
Local Status :
Resident (SMP Status 1)
Distribution and abundance :
Widespread and common
Habitats :
In a wide variety, including fens, open woodland, heathland, scrub, grassland and gardens
Flight Period :
Double-brooded; late May to June and larger brood mid-July to mid-August. Possible third brood in September
Larval foodplants :
grasses
Morley's Final Catalogue :
Generally distributed throughout the County, and common though little noticed. Ipswich, frequent at electric light in 1895; Barham, in 1933 at Hemley; abundant at Monks Soham light; Tuddenham (Spark); Shipmeadow (D), Fritton (Mr).
Wingspan details :
Forewing 13-15mm, Wingspan 19-25mm
Identification
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Further Photographs
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Lineage Wood (7.vi.2005) © S Read
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Benhall Green, Suffolk (4.vii.2006) © A Prichard
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Market Weston Fen, Suffolk (28.v.2009) © Lee Gregory
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Ipswich, Suffolk (14.vi.2011) © Neil Sherman
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Ipswich, Suffolk (14.viii.2012) © Neil Sherman
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