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: Melanic individuals are common, especially in urban areas, but Marbled Minor often throws melanic forms. If the melanic moth shows a sub-terminal orange-brown shade that is a pointer to it possibly being a Tawny Marbled Minor. More reliable is the form (smoothly curved in Tawny Marbled Minor; dentate in 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 97 (69%) of 140 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1930. Last Recorded in 2024. (Data up to end 2024) Additional Stats

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