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Small Mottled Willow
Spodoptera exigua

(Hübner, 1808) 2385 / 73.087

An uncommon migrant. It could turn up almost anywhere and in varying numbers from year to year. Comes to light and also visits flowers like Ivy and Buddleia.

Recorded in 42 (30%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1948.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 13-14mm
Flight: Recorded all year. Mainly June - October
Foodplant:   Dandelion, Groundsel, docks, Common Restharrow
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
25/10/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
19/10/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
06/10/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO38
22/06/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
17/06/20231VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84

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