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Noctuidae: Noctuinae
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73.345 (BF2109) Lesser Yellow Underwing
Noctua comes
, Hübner, [1813]
KR10099
2010
2011
2012
2013
General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Forewing length:
16-21mm.
Foodplant(s):
Common Nettle
(Urtica dioica
), Broad-leaved Dock
(Rumex obtusifolius
), Foxglove
(Digitalis purpurea
), Bramble
(Rubus fruticosus
), hawthorns
(Crataegus spp.
), sallows
(Salix spp.
), Broom
(Cytisus scoparius
), broadleaved shrubs
Flying:
One generation, June-September
UK Presence:
Resident
National status:
Common
Habitat
Everywhere.
Regional Information
There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.
Similar Species
Lunar Yellow Underwing
Noctua orbona
Least Yellow Underwing
Noctua interjecta
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, grey, brown, black
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5