Straw dot
Rivula sericealis
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Butterflies and moths: Erebidae
Moth with a triangular outline at rest and short projecting palps. Wings pale brown with two prominent black spots that coalesce; rear border darker with tiny silver spots.
Caught in light trap 8th July, 2022. Caught in light trap 24th June, 2023: 1 specimen. Seen in flower meadow 5th July, 2023. Caught in light trap 7th (1) and 27th (2) July, 2023. Attracted to moth light trap 15th July, 2024 (3).