Straw Dot
Common NameStraw Dot
Scientific NameRivula sericealis
FamilyErebidae
SubfamilyRivulinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsstraw yellow, brown
HabitatDamp grasslands, fens, marshes, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host Plantsvarious grasses, sedges, rushes
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae feed on various grasses and sedges, overwintering as larvae. Pupation occurs in a cocoon spun amongst the host plants.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, pale straw-yellow coloration, and the single prominent dark dot on each forewing. It often rests with its wings held in a triangular shape.
Description
A small, delicate moth with straw-yellow to light brown forewings, each featuring a distinctive dark brown or black dot near the center. The hindwings are paler and unmarked.
