A common species across the region.

Found in a wide variety of grassy habitats including gardens.

Overwinters as a larva and adults come readily to light.

Note Melanic individuals are common, especially in urban areas. If the melanic moth shows a sub-terminal orange-brown shade that is a pointer to it possibly being a Tawny Marbled Minor. However dissection will be needed to confirm.

Verification Grade Comment: Genitalia determination essential

	Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 96 (69%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1930.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)