Small Dotted Buff (Photedes minima, (Haworth, 1809))

General Information

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light, males more often than females.

Forewing length: 11-14mm.
Foodplant(s): Tufted Hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa)
Flying: One generation, late June-early August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Grassland, woodland rides, marshes, open woodland, scrub and heathy areas.

Regional Information

Recorded in 82 (30.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 28 May to 30 August

Similar Species

f. pallida, Great Staughton

Middle-barred Minor Oligia fasciuncula

Great Staughton

Cloaked Minor Mesoligia furuncula

2345 (ABH73.147) Small Dotted Buff Photedes minima, (Haworth, 1809)

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