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Helicoverpa armigera
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Scarce Bordered Straw
Helicoverpa armigera

(Hübner, [1808]) 2400 / 73.076

A rare migrant in varying numbers. Comes to light and to sugar and visits flowers during the day.

Recorded in 48 (34%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1887.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Forewing: 16-19mm.
Flight: Recorded all months (most September - October)
Foodplant:   Scarlet Geranium and Yellow-rattle and others
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
20/12/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO52
14/11/20241VC40 - ShropshireSO49
10/11/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO85
06/11/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO55
06/11/20241VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82

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