A common species across the region.

Found in a wide variety of grassy habitats including gardens.

Overwinters as a larva and adults come readily to light.

Note: Specimens with a good deal of bright white on the outer band of the forewing are often Marbled Minor, but Tawny Marbled Minor also throws this form. More or less entirely melanic examples can be either species. More reliable is the form (dentate in Marbled Minor; smoothly curved in Tawny Marbled Minor) of the outer edge of the median fascia in its dorsal half. However dissection will be needed to confirm.

Distribution may include unconfirmed records.

	Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 109 (78%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1869. Last Recorded in 2024. (Data up to end 2024) Additional Stats

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