Marbled White-spot
Common NameMarbled White-spot
Scientific NameDeltote pygarga
FamilyNoctuidae
SubfamilyEustrotiinae
Wingspan (mm)24
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, black
HabitatWoodlands, heathlands, gardens, fens
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Western Asia
Host PlantsBramble, Raspberry
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on bramble and raspberry from July to September, then pupate and overwinter as pupae, emerging as adults the following spring.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the prominent white costal patch on the otherwise dark and intricately marbled forewings, which provides excellent camouflage against bark or dead leaves.
Description
A small moth with dark, cryptically marbled forewings of black, brown, and grey, distinguished by a prominent white patch on the costa near the apex.
