Heliothis peltigera (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) (Family Noctuidae)


Larva

Forewing Length: 16-19mm;
Wingspan: 34-42mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? June - October
(Earliest: 16.7)
? May - October
(Earliest: 14.6)
(Migratory)

Biotopes:
Meadows
Food:
(Larva)

Tanacetum vulgare
Food:
(Adult)

Tanacetum vulgare
Parasitoids:
Several Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Braconidae Larvae

Tachina fera Larva
Other Possible Parasitoids:
Many Ichneumonidae Larvae

Many Braconidae Larvae

Many Tachinidae Larvae

Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium: Heliothis peltigera
Heliothis peltigera
Nature Spot: Bordered Straw - Heliothis peltigera
Lepidoptera and Their Ecology: Heliothis peltigera
Lepiforum: Heliothis peltigera
Plant Parasites of Europe: Heliothis peltigera


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