Scarce Bordered Straw (Old World Bollworm) (Helicoverpa armigera, (Hübner, [1808]))

General InformationOverwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 16-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Scarlet Geranium (Pelargonium zonale), Yellow-rattle (Rhinanthus minor), Cotton (Gossipium herbaceum), Maize (Zea mays), Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), herbaceous plants
Flying: All year (mostly September-October)
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Bordered Straw Heliothis peltigera

Eastern Bordered Straw Heliothis nubigera

Larva/Leafmine:

Larva Type:

Hairy

Colours:

Green, brown, black, yellow, orange, pink, red, white

No. of Proleg Pairs:

73.076 (BF2400) Scarce Bordered Straw (Old World Bollworm) Helicoverpa armigera, (Hübner, [1808])

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