Marbled White Moth

It is classified under the subgenus coleta of the genus nyctemera in the family arctiidae.

Marbled white moth.

It is a commonly seen moth species here in kerala. Despite its name the marbled white is more closely related to the subfamily known as the browns that the whites. Strong colonies can be found on warm species rich chalk and limestone grasslands but woodland rides railways cuttings and road verges are also frequented. In association with the norfolk moth survey.

It contains four subspecies. It is found in the palearctic realm. The marbled white is a distinctive and attractive black and white butterfly unlikely to be mistaken for any other species. It shows a marked preference for purple flowers such as wild marjoram field scabious thistles and knapweeds.

A common and remarkably variable species which is found throughout britain in a wide range of habitats. The marbled white is a distinctive medium sized white butterfly with black chequered markings. Illustration from john curtis s british entomology volume 5. Adults are on the wing in the summer from june to august.

It is found along india. Marbled white spot deltote pygarga hufnagel 1766 wingspan 20 22 mm. There are two broods flying in may and june and again from august to october sometimes later. 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.

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. Distributed locally in the southern half of england and parts of north wales occupying acid heaths and damp woodland habitats. Exif f 5 6 iso 400 1 250 sec 0 3 step nikon d7100 micro nikkor 105mm. Marbled white moth is a species of moth from the erebidae family.

Alt name description. The larvae feed on a wide range of low growing plants. The species was first described by caspar stoll in 1782. In july it flies in areas of unimproved grassland and can occur in large numbers on southern downland.