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

Bordered Straw - Stuart Read

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Bordered Straw - Stuart Read

Bordered Straw

Bordered Straw - Stuart Read

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Bordered Straw - Garry Barlow

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Bordered Straw - Ben Sale

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Bordered Straw - Koen Thonissen

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Bordered Straw by Mark Parsons

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Bordered Straw - Dave Shenton

Bordered Straw

Bordered Straw - Dave Shenton

Bordered Straw

Bordered Straw - Dave Shenton

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