Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09460 Small Mottled Willow Spodoptera exigua, (Hübner, [1808])

BF2385 (ABH73.087)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General InformationOverwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 13-14mm.
Foodplant(s): Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), groundsels (Senecio spp.), docks (Rumex spp.), Common Restharrow (Ononis repens)
Flying: All year (mostly June-October)
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Unknown

Habitat

As an immigrant, almost anywhere.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Pale Mottled Willow Caradrina clavipalpis (=Paradrina)

Unknown
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, orange, pink, brown, purple, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5