Noctuidae: Noctuinae

73.345 (BF2109) Lesser Yellow Underwing Noctua comes, Hübner, [1813]

KR10099

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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