Similar to the Scarce Bordered Straw, although that species lacks the prominent, almost triangular shaped, mark on the leading edge of the forewing. The Eastern Bordered Straw has three black dots on the outer edge of the forewing and an inward notch along the darker outermost cross-line.
Can be seen flying in the sunshine, visiting flowers or laying eggs. Also flies from dusk and into the night.
The larvae can be seen from June to October.
Size and Family
- Family – Clovers, Straws and allies (Heliothines)
- Medium Sized
- Wingspan Range - 32-38mm
Conservation Status
- UK BAP: Not listed
- Immigrant
Caterpillar Food Plants
Common Restharrow (Ononis repens), Ploughman’s-spikenard (Inula conyzae), Scentless Mayweed (Tripleurospermum inodorum), Sticky Groundsel (Senecio viscosus) and marigolds
Habitat
Most frequent in coastal habitats, but can also be found inland.
Distribution
- Countries – England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland
- Immigrant. Found most frequently in southern England and Wales, but can occur as far north as Shetland and in Ireland.
Bordered Straw - Stuart Read
Bordered Straw
Stuart Read
Bordered Straw - Stuart Read
Bordered Straw
Stuart Read
Bordered Straw - Stuart Read
Bordered Straw
Stuart Read
Bordered Straw - Stuart Read
Bordered Straw
Stuart Read
Bordered Straw - Garry Barlow
Bordered Straw
Garry Barlow
Bordered Straw - Ben Sale
Bordered Straw
Ben Sale
Bordered Straw - Koen Thonissen
Bordered Straw
Koen Thonissen
Bordered Straw
Bordered Straw - Dave Shenton
Bordered Straw
Dave Shenton
Bordered Straw - Dave Shenton
Bordered Straw
Dave Shenton
Bordered Straw - Dave Shenton
Bordered Straw
Dave Shenton