Noctuidae: Heliothinae

09367 Bordered Straw Heliothis peltigera, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF2403 (ABH73.074)

Volakas, N Greece, 12th May 2015. Light trap.
Volakas, N Greece, 12th May 2015. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Volakas, N Greece, 12th May 2015. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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General InformationOverwinters 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


Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, yellow, pink, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5