Noctuidae

73.073 Shoulder-striped Clover Heliothis maritima warneckei (Boursin, 1964

RDB

Similar species: Marbled Clover Heliothis viriplaca lacks the basal streak (or shoulder stripe) and has a less oblique central cross band.

Forewing: 13 to 17mm

Habitats: Damp, acid heathland.

Habits: The moth flies in sunshine nectaring at Heather and heath flowers. It also comes to light.

Foodplant: The larva feeds at night on the flowers and seed-heads of Cross-leaved Heath, Heather and Bog Asphodel. It pupates in a flimsy cocoon in the leaf litter or in loose soil.

On the European mainland it has also been recorded feeding on Reedmace and Common Reed.