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Marbled White Spot

Marbled White Spot

Deltote pygarga

A small nocturnal moth species in the Noctuidae family, characterized by delicate marbled white wing patterns and subtle gray-brown coloration.

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Marbled White Spot
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Temperate European landscapes, including woodland edges, grasslands, and meadow environments across central and northern Europe, typically at elevations between 100-1000 meters.

Ecological Role

Plays a role in local ecosystem pollination and serves as a food source for predatory birds and bats, contributing to complex food web dynamics.

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Scaled wing surfaces with microscopic overlapping chitin structures providing thermal regulation
  • LIMBS WINGS Forewings featuring intricate marbled white and gray-brown camouflage patterns, hindwings lighter in coloration
  • HEAD SENSORY Antennae with fine sensory receptors, compound eyes adapted for nocturnal navigation
  • BODY STRUCTURE Small moth with wingspan of 26-32 mm, slender body with delicate wing architecture
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Bj.schoenmakers
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