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73.076 ~ 2400 ~ Scarce Bordered Straw ~
Helicoverpa armigera
UK Status
Migrant. Scattered records
Montgomeryshire Status
An uncommon migrant species, recorded from a handful of scattered sites across the county.
Wingspan :
M & F, 38-42mm.
Confusion species
Bordered Straw and Eastern Bordered Straw.
Flight time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Mainly seen on coastal areas and to a lesser extent inland.
Foodplant
Recorded on scarlet geranium and yellow-rattle.
Lifestage data
Larva rarely found.
Montgomeryshire photos
Photo by PRW, 20th Aug 2006, Commins Coch
Photo by JBK, 18th Aug 2006, Cors Dyfi
Photo by JBK, 18th Aug 2006, Cors Dyfi
Photo by PRW, 4th Oct 2011, Commins Coch