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). Caught in light trap 20th (3) and 29th (6) June; 9th July (9), 17th July (2) 2025.