Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around East Dorset and the New Forest ...
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Rivula sericealis
LEPIDOPTERA | Noctuoidea Â
Erebidae (Snouts, Marbleds, Tussocks, Tigers, Footman Moths ...) > Rivulinae
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Checklist ref.              72.002
Designation:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 'macro-moth'
Status:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â relatively common particularly in the south, becoming scarcer further north
Typical habitat:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â damp grassland including woodland rides, marshes
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â various grasses, including Purple Moor-grass and Tor-grass
Flight behaviour:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â flies from dusk, but easily disturbed during the day
Flight season:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â late May - July, August - early October
Garston Wood, Cranborne Chase, East Dorset | May 22
