Noctuidae : Heliothinae
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Scarce Bordered Straw
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Bordered Straw
Heliothis peltigera
([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) 2403 / 73.074

A rare migrant. Could turn up anywhere. Comes to light and to sugar and can be found visiting flowers during the day.

Recorded in 54 (39%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-19mm
Flight: Recorded all year. Mainly June - August
Foodplant:   Common Restharrow
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
17/05/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
16/09/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
02/09/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO74
01/09/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ84
28/08/20221VC39 - StaffordshireSJ91

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