73.024 BF2410 - Marbled White Spot - Noctuidae - Deltote pygarga

73.024 BF2410 - Noctuidae - Eustrotiinae - Deltote pygarga - Marbled White Spot

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Rare / Uncommon / Scarce

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: The most diagnostic feature is the prominent white patch at the trailing corner of otherwise black and greyish mottled forewing.

Distribution: (Last record: 29/07/2024 at Buxton ) - A very scarce species in Derbyshire. This specimen trapped in 2008 was only the 3rd county record. First recorded in 2004. Reports continue to be widespread, referring to single individuals. Likely to still be a scarce species.

Flight Period: May / June / July / - On the wing in May – July.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 20-22mm
Forewing: 11-12mm

Food Plant: Purple moor-grass (Molinea caerulea).

Last Recorded Date: 29/07/2024

Last Recorded By: Steve Orridge

Last Recorded General Area: Buxton

No First Date Information Recorded

IMAGES BELOW: Kings Newton and Carvers Rocks, Foremark, Derbyshire – Tony Davison ©