Marbled White Spot (Protodeltote pygarga, (Hufnagel, 1766))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often found at rest during day

Forewing length: 11-12mm.
Foodplant(s): Purple Moor-grass (Molinia caerulea), False Brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum), grasses
Flying: One generation, late May-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodland, heathland, grassland, fens and scrub, usually on acid/neutral soils.

Regional Information

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73.024 (BF2410) Marbled White Spot Protodeltote pygarga, (Hufnagel, 1766)

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