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
Scarce Bordered Straw (Old World Bollworm) Helicoverpa armigera


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