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Noctuidae: Xyleninae
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73.087 (BF2385) Small Mottled Willow
Spodoptera exigua
, (Hübner, [1808])
KR09460
2010
2011
2012
2013
General Information
Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day
Forewing length:
13-14mm.
Foodplant(s):
Dandelion
(Taraxacum officinale
), groundsels
(Senecio spp.
), docks
(Rumex spp.
), Common Restharrow
(Ononis repens
)
Flying:
All year (mostly June-October)
UK Presence:
Immigrant
National status:
Uncommon/Rare
Habitat
As an immigrant, almost anywhere.
Regional Information
There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.
Similar Species
Pale Mottled Willow
Caradrina clavipalpis (=Paradrina)
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, orange, pink, brown, purple, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5