Marbled White Moth

Marbled white spot deltote pygarga protodeltote pygarga norfolk moths the macro and micro moths of norfolk.

Marbled white moth.

There are two broods flying in may and june and again from august to october sometimes later. Marbled white spot deltote pygarga hufnagel 1766 wingspan 20 22 mm. It shows a marked preference for purple flowers such as wild marjoram field scabious thistles and knapweeds. Strong colonies can be found on warm species rich chalk and limestone grasslands but woodland rides railways cuttings and road verges are also frequented.

The marbled white is a distinctive medium sized white butterfly with black chequered markings. Illustration from john curtis s british entomology volume 5. Marbled white spot marbled white spot deltote pygarga species additional images click here to support naturespot by making a donation small or large your gift is very much appreciated. Distributed locally in the southern half of england and parts of north wales occupying acid heaths and damp woodland habitats.

In association with the norfolk moth survey. Despite its name the marbled white is more closely related to the subfamily known as the browns that the whites. Marbled white moth is a species of moth from the erebidae family. It is classified under the subgenus coleta of the genus nyctemera in the family arctiidae.

Adults are on the wing in the summer from june to august. The larvae feed on a wide range of low growing plants. Alt name description. The species was first described by caspar stoll in 1782.

This butterfly is unmistakable its black and white markings distinguishing it from all other species found in the british isles. The marbled white is a distinctive and attractive black and white butterfly unlikely to be mistaken for any other species. It contains four subspecies. A common and remarkably variable species which is found throughout britain in a wide range of habitats.

Protodeltote pygarga the marbled white spot is a species of moth of the family noctuidae. It is found in the palearctic realm. Nyctemera coleta the marbled white moth or white tiger moth is a moth found from india to the philippines and from japan to papua new guinea. It is found along india.