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Straw Dot Moth.
(Rivula sericealis)


Another absolutely unmistakable moth.

Information:
"Straw" describes the background colouration very well and the 'dot' is quite prominent too. The slightly fringed and curved outer edge of the forewing is quite normal as well and the colours for this moth do not vary much.
Fore-wing length: 13-15mm. They are common and distributed in most of Southern England but become more localised further North. Flying June-July, they can be seen in moorland, fens, heaths, long damp grass as well as wetter woodland rides.