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09367 Bordered Straw
Heliothis peltigera
, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
BF2403 (ABH73.074)
Volakas, N Greece, 12th May 2015. Light trap.
Photo ©
Nick Greatorex-Davies
Volakas, N Greece, 12th May 2015. Light trap.
Photo ©
Nick Greatorex-Davies
2010-2016
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General Information
Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day
Forewing length:
16-19mm.
Foodplant(s):
Common Restharrow
(Ononis repens
), Ploughman's-spikenard
(Inula conyzae
), Scentless Mayweed
(Tripleurospermum inodorum
), Sticky Groundsel
(Senecio viscosus
), herbaceous plants
Flying:
All year (mostly June-August)
UK Presence:
Immigrant
National status:
Habitat
Usually coastal.
Regional Information
There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.
Similar Species
Eastern Bordered Straw
Heliothis nubigera
Scarce Bordered Straw (Old World Bollworm)
Helicoverpa armigera
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, yellow, pink, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5