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Rivula sericealis (Scopoli, 1763)
Erebidae: Rivulinae
2474 / 72.002
Photo © Antony Wren,  Worlingham, Suffolk

Similar Suffolk Species: None
Forewing: 13-15mm.
Flight: Two generations June-July. Aug-Sept.
Foodplant:   Grasses.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1

Morley's Final Catalogue: Generally distributed throughout the County, and common though little noticed. Ipswich, frequent at electric light in 1895; Barham, in 1933 at Hemley; abundant at Monks Soham light; Tuddenham (Sparke); Shipmeadow (D), Fritton (Mr).

Recent Suffolk Status: Common.

Life history: Double-brooded. Late records into October in recent years.

Identification: Unmistakeable.

Habitat: Grasslands, waste ground, woodland rides, gardens.

Recorded in 57 (98%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1895.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/10/2023+25TM46 - Minsmere/Leiston
08/10/2023126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
07/10/2023126TL78 - Brandon/Lakenheath
06/10/2023225TM23 - Felixstowe/Landguard Point
05/10/2023126TL97 - Hopton/Ixworth
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