Noctuidae: Eustrotiinae

2411 (ABH73.025) Pretty Marbled Deltote deceptoria, (Scopoli, 1763)

KR09116

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General InformationOverwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 12-13mm.
Foodplant(s): Timothy (Phleum pratense), grasses
Flying: One generation, April-June
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

Similar Species
f. albilinea, Great Staughton, June 2011
f. albilinea, Great Staughton, June 2011
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Marbled White Spot Protodeltote pygarga

Uncommon/Rare
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
Green, grey, yellow, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5