Marbled Clover (Heliothis viriplaca, (Hufnagel, 1766))

General Information
This species flies rapidly in sunshine visiting flowers such as Viper's-bugloss, clovers and others.

Pupates on or in the ground.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Flies during the day

Forewing length: 13-15mm.
Foodplant(s): flowers, restharrows (seedheads) (Ononis spp.), Common Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), White Campion (Silene latifolia), Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris), Chicory (Cichorium intybus), Wild Carrot (Daucus carota), herbaceous plants
Flying: One/two generations, mid June-July and July-September
UK Presence: Resident, Possible Immigrant
National status: Red Data Book

Habitat

Grassland, sand and shingle beaches, and other open grassy areas.

Regional Information

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73.072 (BF2401) Marbled Clover Heliothis viriplaca, (Hufnagel, 1766)

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