Agrotina Midget
Elaphria agrotina
Checklist Number73.0911 [B&F: 2396a]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Recorded infrequently through accidental importation in produce from North America. Recorded once in Britain, at Grain, Kent, on 1 July 2008, probably the result of accidental importation from shipping in the Thames estuary. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 20-25 mm. Voucher specimen should be retained for confirmation of identification. Larva feeds on Cotton, no evidence of breeding in the UK.
