Small Rufous (Coenobia rufa, (Haworth, 1809))

General Information

This species flies in the hour before dusk and occasionally comes to light.

Pupates in a stem of the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 10-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Jointed Rush (Juncus articulatus), Sharp-flowered Rush (Juncus acutiflorus), Soft-rush (Juncus effusus)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Fens, marshes, heathland and wet meadows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 13 (4.8%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2018

Recorded date range (Adult): 12 July to 20 August

Similar Species

Small Wainscot Denticucullus pygmina (=Chortodes)

2379 (ABH73.142) Small Rufous Coenobia rufa, (Haworth, 1809)

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