Noctuidae: Heliothinae

2404 (ABH73.075) Eastern Bordered Straw Heliothis nubigera, Herrich-Schäffer, 1851

KR09368

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

General InformationOverwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.

Forewing length: 16-20mm.
Foodplant(s): plants and shrubs
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

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Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Great Staughton, April 2011
Great Staughton, April 2011
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Bordered Straw Heliothis peltigera

Uncommon/Rare
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Colours:
Brown, red, white, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5