73.345 BF2109 - Lesser Yellow Underwing - Noctuidae - Noctua comes

73.345 BF2109 - Noctuidae - Noctuinae - Noctua comes - Lesser Yellow Underwing

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- 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 smaller version of the Large Yellow Underwing with the exception of the small black spots near to the wing tip on forewing and a black crescent shaped mark on the hindwing. The ground colour is a pale brown to a pale grey-brown, but can be very variable.

Distribution: A resident species that is widely distributed and generally common in all areas of Derbyshire.

Flight Period: July / August / September / - On the wing July – September.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 37-45mm
Forewing: 16-21mm

Food Plant: Herbaceous plants.

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