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Small Mottled Willow
Spodoptera exigua (Hübner, 1808)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2385 / 73.087
Photo © Tim Hodge,  17/06/2015 - Horsey Corner

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Pale Mottled Willow
Caradrina clavipalpis
Forewing: 13-14mm.
Flight: Recorded all year. Mainly June-Oct.
Foodplant:   Dandelion, Groundsel, docks, Common Restharrow.
Red List:
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2
Status
Immigrant.
May occur at any time of year, most have occurred between June and October.
Holds its wings rolled around the body when at rest.

Recorded in 54 (73%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1903.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
08/10/2024227TG13Hempstead
01/10/2024228TF74Titchwell
30/09/2024327TG33Ridlington
26/09/2024128TF74Holme NNR
23/09/2024127TG20Poringland
23/09/2024127TG33Ridlington
23/09/2024128TF63Heacham
23/09/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
23/09/2024127TG24Overstrand
23/09/2024127TG41Filby
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