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Mediterranean Brocade
Spodoptera littoralis

(Boisduval, 1833) 2386 / 73.089

Morley's Final Catalogue: Not recorded in the county during Morley's time.

Recent Suffolk Status: Rare immigrant and import to the UK. The sole county record of unknown origin was in Ipswich in July 1998 (J. Higgott).

Life history: Multi-brooded in the home range in the tropics.

Identification: The only UK species that is similar is Bordered gothic, which has more extensive cross lines.

Habitat: Various habitats in its native range. The Suffolk record was from an urban garden.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (2%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1998.
Last Recorded in 1998.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
July 1998+25TM14 - Ipswich
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Forewing: 14-19mm.
Flight: June-Oct
Foodplant:   Wide range of plants abroad
GB Status: Immigrant
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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