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Cream-bordered Green Pea
Earias clorana (Linnaeus, 1761)
Nolidae: Chloephorinae
2418 / 74.011
Photo © Theo De Clermont,  24/06/2021 at Holme Dunes NWT

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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 67 (91%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
17/08/2024128TF64Hunstanton
13/08/2024127TG13Aldborough / Hanworth
10/08/2024128TF74Holme NNR
05/08/2024127TG42Eccles
05/08/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
02/08/2024127TG42Eccles
02/08/2024128TL99Griston / Northacre
01/08/2024227TG42Eccles
30/07/2024227TG42Eccles
29/07/2024128TF74Titchwell
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