Family: Noctuidae       Sub-family: Xyleninae ABH 73.171 B&F 2342     *     Rosy Minor     *     Mesoligia literosa Widespread Wingspan: 25-30mm Flight time: July-August Habitat: Open, grassy, calcareous ground including coastal cliffs and dunes, fens and gardens Larvae feed on the roots and stems various grasses Similar: Cloaked Minor and Marbled Minor agg.

Rosy Minor, Mesoligia literosa
Foynes, Co. Limerick, Ireland. August 2011