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Bordered Straw
Heliothis peltigera ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Heliothinae
2403 / 73.074
Photo © David Hunt,  Harpenden, Hertfordshire (11/08/22)

Similar Herts & Middlesex Species
Scarce Bordered Straw
Helicoverpa armigera
Eastern Bordered Straw
Heliothis nubigera
Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: Recorded all year. Mainly June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Common Restharrow.
Red List:
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

General comments:
Immigrant. Occasional introduction with produce.

Immigrant examples are expected in most years in low numbers, but since 2015 the numbers of individuals reported have increased significantly.

Recorded in 24 (59%) of 41 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1940.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest Records
Date#VC10k - General Area
08/05/2023120TL31 - Hertford
02/09/2022120TL21 - Welwyn Garden City
26/08/2022120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
24/08/2022120TL41 - Sawbridgeworth / Bishop's Stortford
22/08/2022120TL22 - Stevenage
21/08/2022120TL12 - Hitchin (S) / Whitwell
20/08/2022120TL31 - Hertford
18/08/2022120TL11 - Harpenden / Wheathampstead
18/08/2022120TL34 - Royston (S)
18/08/2022120TL42 - Bishop's Stortford (N)
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