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Rivula sericealis (Scopoli, 1763)
Erebidae: Rivulinae
2474 / 72.002
Photo © Peter Hall

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 13-15mm
Flight: June - July, August - September
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

A very common resident across the region.

Found in grassland, moorland, heathland.

Overwinters as a small larva. Adults fly, and can be disturbed, during the day and later come to light.

Recorded in 122 (87%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
02/09/2024136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
06/08/2024836SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
18/07/2024136SO62 - E Ross & Dymock Forest
24/06/2024136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
29/10/2023139SJ84 - Newcastle/Potteries
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