Noctuidae: Xyleninae

2386 (ABH73.089) Mediterranean Brocade (African Cotton Leafworm) Spodoptera littoralis, (Boisduval, 1833)

KR09462

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

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: Uncommon/Rare

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

Similar Species
Dospat, Bulgaria, July 2008
Dospat, Bulgaria, July 2008
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Bordered Gothic Sideridis reticulata (=Heliophobus)

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