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Deltote uncula (Clerck, 1759)
Noctuidae: Eustrotiinae
2412 / 73.026
Photo © Malcolm Hillier,  Catfield Fen, 08/07/23

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 11-12mm.
Flight: One generation May-July.
Foodplant:   Grasses, sedges and rushes.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Scarce.
Unmistakable moth.
Flies by day when disturbed, and from dusk.
Fens, marshes, acid bogs and boggy heathland.

Recorded in 32 (43%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1871.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
11/05/2025127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
02/09/2024+27TG31How Hill
01/09/2024527TG32Sutton Fen
22/08/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
13/08/2024127TG32Neatishead / Barton Broad
09/07/2024427TG32Sutton Fen
29/06/2024+27TG32Barton Turf
21/06/2024327TG32Sutton Fen
09/08/2023127TG31Bure Marshes NNR
12/07/2023127TG03Sharrington
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