Pale Mottled Willow (Caradrina clavipalpis (=Paradrina), (Scopoli, 1763))

General Information

This species has distinct mottling to the forewing, with several dark dots along the leading edge.

Pupates in loose soil.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 12-15mm.
Foodplant(s): cut grass, cereals, plantains (seeds) (Plantago spp.), Garden Pea (Pisum sativum)
Flying: Two generations, May-July and August-October
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Grassland, scrub, open woodland and gardens.

Regional Information

Recorded in 91 (33.7%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in April 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 January to 11 November

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 09 January to 09 January

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Small Mottled Willow Spodoptera exigua

2389 (ABH73.095) Pale Mottled Willow Caradrina clavipalpis (=Paradrina), (Scopoli, 1763)

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