Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Butterflies and moths: Noctuidae 

Marbled minor

Oligia strigilis agg.

Notes

Night-flying noctuid moth. Dark winged form with broad posterior white band and median white square just posterior to the shoulders. White continuous 'eyebrow' band.

Sightings by month

Captured 18th June, 2022 in light trap: two specimens. One individual resting in greenhouse 24th July, 2022. Captured in light trap 11th June, 2023: 2 individuals. Captured in light trap 17th June, 2023: 2 individuals and 24th June, 4 individuals.