Noctuidae : Xyleninae
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Photo © Ben Sale,  Braughing Friars, Hertfordshire (01/07/15) - Genitalia Dissected

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Rufous Minor
Oligia versicolor

(Borkhausen, 1792) 2338 / 73.175

General comments:
Vagrant. Possibly a very rare resident.

Although good candidates can usually be detected by eye, confirmation of identification always requires genitalia examination.

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 25 (61%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
01/07/2023120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
28/06/2023320TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
22/06/2023120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
22/06/2023121TQ29 - Barnet / Finchley
20/06/2023120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
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VC20 VC21 VC21 VC20
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Forewing: 11-12mm.
Flight: One generation June-July.
Foodplant:   Unknown
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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