Bordered Straw

    Heliothis peltigera

    NoctuidaeABH 73.074 B&F 2403

    Immigrant species from southern Europe and North Africa that, nationally, occurs in most years in varying numbers.  Significant influxes occurred in 1996, 2006 and 2015. In the county, Turner (1955) recorded it as  a frequent immigrant. At the time of the last major influx in 2015, 88 were recorded in the county, a record total.

    Adult Verification Grade: 1

    Bordered Straw (Heliothis peltigera) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies
    Bordered Straw (Heliothis peltigera) photographed in Somerset by Sue Davies