Large Yellow Underwing (Noctua pronuba, (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Pupates in loose soil.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 21-26mm.
Foodplant(s): docks (Rumex spp.), crucifers (Cruciferae), Marigold (Calendula officinalis), Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), herbaceous plants, grasses
Flying: One generation, June-November
UK Presence: Resident and Immigrant
National status: Common

Habitat

Everywhere.

Regional Information

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73.342 (BF2107) Large Yellow Underwing Noctua pronuba, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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