Large Yellow Underwing – Noctuidae – Noctuinae – Noctua pronuba – colour code •
STATUS – A resident species that is widely distributed and common to abundant in all areas of Derbyshire.
ID POINTERS – A large long, narrow and rounded winged moth that is very variable. There is a small black spot on the leading edge of the forewing towards the wing tip. The kidney mark is usually prominent. The unmarked hind wing colour is a rich orange-yellow with a black band. This is a diagnostic feature. The ground colour of the male is a rich red-brown or darker brown with very few markings. The female tends to be darker with more markings.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing June – October.
IMAGES – Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Large Yellow Underwing – female
Large Yellow Underwing – Male
Large Yellow Underwing – male
Large Yellow Underwing - Melbourne - Tony Davison©
