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Cream-bordered Green Pea
Earias clorana (Linnaeus, 1761)
Nolidae: Chloephorinae
2418 / 74.011
Photo © Dave Appleton,  17/06/2018 - North Elmham

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Similar Species: None
Forewing: 10-12mm.
Flight: One generation May-July. (Aug)
Foodplant:   Sallows and willows.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
Formerly Nationally Scarce B, gradually increased in numbers over the last 30+ years.

Broads, fens, sallow carr and damp woodland.
Similar to Green Oak Tortrix but Cream-bordered Green Pea has white leading edge to forewing and white hindwing.

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
14/06/2025227TG42Eccles
14/06/2025128TF50Marshland Fen
14/06/2025127TG10Cringleford (UEA)
13/06/2025127TG42Eccles
13/06/2025327TG31Upton
13/06/2025428TM09Great Ellingham
13/06/2025127TG11Costessey
12/06/2025128TF90Watton
12/06/2025127TG11Costessey
09/06/2025128TF63Heacham
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