Photo © David G Green
Pretty Marbled
Deltote deceptoria
Checklist Number73.025 [B&F: 2411]
Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification
Classification
| Family: | Noctuidae |
| Subfamily: | Eustrotiinae |
| Genus: | Deltote |
| Species: | deceptoria |
| Authority: | (Scopoli, 1763) |
A rare migrant which may have been possibly resident for a short while in Kent during the mid 20th Century. Most records are from the south-east of England, during May and June. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 23-25 mm. Could be confused with the very much more common Marbled White Spot Protodeltote pygarga, which has no white patch at base of forewings. Larva feeds on various grasses, especially Timothy.
