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The Straw Dot

Rivula sericealis

Description:

The wingspan is 18-22 mm. The length of the forewings is 13-15 mm. The moth flies from May to October depending on the location. The larvae feed on various grasses, such as False Brome and Purple Moor Grass.

Habitat:

The Straw Dot (Rivula sericealis) is a species of moth of the family Noctuidae. It is found in Europe. The species closely resembles Evergestis forficalis.

Notes:

spoptted in my house,very tiny moth

4 Comments

Thanks J for the comment and Manval for the id

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Lovely, António! I agree with Manval!

AntónioGinjaGinja
AntónioGinjaGinja 11 years ago

:)

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

really tiny!

Braga, Portugal

Spotted on Jul 11, 2012
Submitted on Jul 14, 2012

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