Pale Mottled Willow (Caradrina clavipalpis (=Paradrina), (Scopoli, 1763))

General Information
This species has distinct mottling to the forewing, with several dark dots along the leading edge.

Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Forewing length: 12-15mm.
Foodplant(s): cut grass, cereals, plantains (seeds) (Plantago spp.), Garden Pea (Pisum sativum)
Flying: Two generations, May-July and August-October
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Grassland, scrub, open woodland and gardens.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species

Small Mottled Willow Spodoptera exigua

Rustic Hoplodrina blanda

73.095 (BF2389) Pale Mottled Willow Caradrina clavipalpis (=Paradrina), (Scopoli, 1763)

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