73.024 BF2410 – Marbled White Spot – Noctuidae – Deltote pygarga

 

Marbled White Spot Noctuidae – Eustrotiinae – Deltote pygarga – colour code

STATUS 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.

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

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing in May – July.

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

Marbled White Spot – Kings Newton – 2nd July 2017

Marbled White Spot – Carvers Rocks, Foremark Reservoir – 2008

 

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