Noctuidae : Eustrotiinae
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Marbled White Spot
Protodeltote pygarga

(Hufnagel, 1766) 2410 / 73.024
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General comments:
Widespread, but slightly local resident.

The Marbled White Spot is a tolerably common moth that is regularly encountered when running light traps in woodlands. The larvae are said to feed on grasses that grow in damp areas in clearings, rides and at the woodland edge and so the moth may have value as an indicator species for edge habitat quality.

Recorded in 33 (80%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
30/05/2024120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
08/07/2023120TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
06/07/20235020TL31 - Hertford
29/06/2023121TQ09 - Watford / Rickmansworth
16/06/2023120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
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VC20 VC21 VC21 VC20
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Forewing: 11-12mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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