Marbled Minor (Oligia strigilis, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
This is one of three species (Marbled Minor, Rufous Minor and Tawny Marbled Minor), which can only be reliably separated by genital dissection.

Pupates amongst the roots of the foodplant.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 11-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Cock's-foot (Dactylis glomerata), Common Couch (Elytrigia repens), Reed Canary-grass (Phalaris arundinacea), grasses
Flying: One generation, late May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Grassland, fens, woodland, heathland, scrub and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 101 (37.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 07 May to 20 August

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