Noctuidae: Hadeninae

09462 Mediterranean Brocade (African Cotton Leafworm) Spodoptera littoralis, (Boisduval, 1833)

BF2386 (ABH73.089)

 2010-2016
 2017
 2018
 2019

General Information

It is believed that this species is usually accidentally imported with cultivated plants.

Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.

Forewing length: 14-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Potato (Solanum tuberosum), Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), cabbages (Brassica spp.), beans, Peanut (Arachis hypogaea), Maize (Zea mays), bananas (Musa spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-October
UK Presence: Accidental Introduction
National status: Unknown

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

Similar Species
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011
Dobarsko, Rila Mtns., 8th July 2011
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Bordered Gothic Sideridis reticulata (=Heliophobus)

Unknown
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Grey, purple, white, brown, green
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5