73.342 BF2107  -  Noctuidae -  Noctuinae - Noctua pronuba - Large Yellow Underwing Adult Macro:  CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -       PDF Icon - click for Adult Macro Verification Guidelines

Blue -  Generally Common / Widespread   
Taxonomy:   Macro  >>  Noctuidae ID Difficulty:  green  - easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.
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.
Distribution:  A resident species that is widely distributed and common to abundant in all areas of Derbyshire.
Flight Period: June /  July /  August /  September /  October /  -  On the wing June – October. Moth Activity: Nocturnal   - and is attracted to light Photographed: Yes -  Photographed By: Tony Davisonn  © All Rights Reserved
Wingspan: 45-55mm
Forewing: 21-26mm
Food Plant: A variety of herbaceous plants and grasses.
Recorded dates for Common [Blue codeBlue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW:  Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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