Noctuidae: Heliothinae

09370 Scarce Bordered Straw (Old World Bollworm) Helicoverpa armigera, (Hübner, [1808])

BF2400 (ABH73.076)

ex. larva found on supermarket lettuce, November 2016
ex. larva found on supermarket lettuce, November 2016
 Photo © Peter Bissell
ex. larva found on supermarket lettuce, November 2016
 Photo © Peter Bissell
 2012-2013
 2014
 2015
 2016-onwards
ex. larva found on supermarket lettuce, November 2016
ex. larva found on supermarket lettuce, November 2016
 Photo © Peter Bissell
ex. larva found on supermarket lettuce, November 2016
ex. larva found on supermarket lettuce, November 2016
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Found on supermarket lettuce, October 2016
Found on supermarket lettuce, October 2016
 Photo © Peter Bissell
Found on supermarket lettuce, October 2016
Found on supermarket lettuce, October 2016
 Photo © Peter Bissell

General InformationOverwinters as Doesn't overwinter in 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: Unknown

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Baden-Württemberg.


Unknown
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Hairy
Colours:
Green, brown, black, yellow, orange, pink, red, white
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5